An animal tale is a story where animals are the main characters and they talk and act like people. It's like watching a cartoon where the animals can talk and do things that normal animals can't do. These stories are usually made up and they teach us important lessons about life, like how to be kind, brave, or honest.
For example, a popular animal tale is the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. The Hare was very proud of how fast he could run and he challenged the Tortoise to a race. The Tortoise, being slow and steady, accepted the challenge. During the race, the Hare got tired and took a nap, while the Tortoise kept going and eventually won the race. The moral of the story is to not be too overconfident and believe in your own abilities, no matter how small they may seem.
So if you ever hear or read an animal tale, just remember that it's a fun story that can teach you something new!