On one of the upper branches of the Congo river lived an ancient and aristocratic family of hippopotamuses, which boasted a pedigree dating back beyond the the existence of mankind—far into the dim ages when the world was new. One of these young hippos is about to have a very interesting adventure.
Oct 2021
241-African Folklore: Hippopotamaster
In a story from the folklore of the Sorko people who lived along the Niger river in West Africa, a hippo is causing all sorts of trouble. I mean, hippos are dangerous, but ones that can sprout ovens on their back and shoot fire streams like some kind of final-evolution Pokemon me ... Show More
40m 37s
Jan 2023
Hungry Hippo feat. Scott Lawrence
<p>Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today.</p>
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22m 29s
Jan 2023
The Flying Fish, Duck, and Eel: A Space Adventure
<p>To request a custom story, visit www.makedupstories.com. A family, Jonah, Jesse and their parents, Amanda and Steve, went for a walk by a lake and stumbled upon strange creatures such as a flying fish, duck and eel that bit and licked them. Jonah and Jesse's dad, Steve, steps ... Show More
11m 3s