Aesopian animals are characters featured in the fables of Aesop, a Greek storyteller from the 6th century BC. The four animals featured in this crossword are the HARE (4 letters), FOX (3 letters), ANT (3 letters) and ASS (3 letters). The HARE is known for its speed and cunning, the FOX is known for its intelligence and slyness, the ANT is known for its hard work and diligence, and the ASS is known for its stubbornness and laziness.