Folktales from Ecosystems Around the World

swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly

a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth

rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth

a thigh, in a human or animal

preferred or recommended

attempt to find (something)

having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals

(of a voice) rough and low in pitch

bite at or nibble something persistently

move with a smooth continuous motion, typically with little noise