Yes, in a way some animals can be seen as 'telling stories'. For example, bees communicate the location of nectar sources to their hive mates through a special dance. This is like a story about where food can be found. Another example is birds that sing complex songs. These songs can convey information about territory, mating availability, and warnings. It's a form of communication that shares important details, much like the essence of a story.
Well, it depends on how you define 'tell story'. While animals don't tell stories in the way humans do with language and plotlines, they do communicate information. Dolphins use a series of clicks and whistles to communicate among themselves. They might be sharing things like the presence of danger or the location of a good feeding area. So, in a sense, they are relaying important information which could be considered a basic form of 'telling a story'.