Why the Baboon and the Tortoise Don’t Get Along. Tales from the Heart of Africa

See the world through the eyes of a baboon, a tortoise, and a lion – and discover the myths of the African continent.
Set off on a journey to the heart of Africa, where animals speak with human voices. Why does the ostrich have such a long neck? Why does the hippo keep opening its mouth? How did the snake lose its legs? And why on earth does the baboon dislike the tortoise so much?

These short animal tales, rooted in African folklore, are not only the perfect travel companion for a journey into the heart of the continent, but also a treasure trove for anyone curious about the mythology of humanity’s birthplace. Collected by traveler and journalist Anna Olej-Kobus, some stories come from written sources, others from the oral traditions of her African friends. They transport readers beyond time and space, deep into the land where animals talk and ancient wisdom lives on.