Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Iguana is so upset at being told nonsense that he plugs his ears. So, of course, when Python says good morning, Iguana doesn't hear and ignores him altogether. Python suspects Iguana is plotting mischief against him, so he hides in a rabbit hole - which terrifies Rabbit. And so this amusing African legend goes, until finally the chain of mishaps reaches Mother Owl. When lion calls a council to solve the problem, the animals realize mosquito is at fault. Eventually, all is resolved, and jungle life returns to normal. To this day, mosquitoes whine in people's ears to ask if everyone is still angry. Caldecott Award Winner