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Why the Bear Is Stumpy-Tailed (Norwegian: Hvorfor bjørnen er stubbrumpet) is a Norwegian fairy tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norske Folkeeventyr. It is Aarne–Thompson type 2, The Tail-Fisher. It is a humorous and imaginative story that explains why bears have short, stumpy tails. From that day on, all bears have had short, stumpy tails, and they are grateful to Per for showing them the benefits of their own tails.

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  • Why the Bear Is Stumpy-Tailed (Norwegian: Hvorfor bjørnen er stubbrumpet) is a Norwegian fairy tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norske Folkeeventyr. It is Aarne–Thompson type 2, The Tail-Fisher. It is a humorous and imaginative story that explains why bears have short, stumpy tails. In the story, a young boy named Per is out walking in the forest when he comes across a bear. The bear asks Per why he has such a long, bushy tail, and Per explains that it is to keep him warm in the winter. The bear, who has a short, stumpy tail, is envious of Per's tail and asks if Per will trade tails with him. Per agrees, and they trade tails. However, when Per tries to walk with the bear's short, stumpy tail, he finds that it is too short to reach the ground, and he keeps stumbling and falling. The bear, on the other hand, finds that Per's long, bushy tail is so heavy that it drags on the ground and gets in the way. They both realize that their own tails are the best, and they trade back. From that day on, all bears have had short, stumpy tails, and they are grateful to Per for showing them the benefits of their own tails. "Why the Bear Is Stumpy-Tailed" is a well-known and beloved fairy tale in Norway, and it has been translated into many languages. It is an example of the rich tradition of storytelling in Norway, and it continues to delight and entertain readers of all ages. (en)
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  • Why the Bear Is Stumpy-Tailed (Norwegian: Hvorfor bjørnen er stubbrumpet) is a Norwegian fairy tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norske Folkeeventyr. It is Aarne–Thompson type 2, The Tail-Fisher. It is a humorous and imaginative story that explains why bears have short, stumpy tails. From that day on, all bears have had short, stumpy tails, and they are grateful to Per for showing them the benefits of their own tails. (en)
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