Ep 19. King Cryolophosaurus / Buddy the Tracker
- TV-Y
- February 15, 2010
- 28 min
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(10)
Buddy and his family are on the Dinosaur Train when they meet a new dinosaur kid named King who tells them about a legendary dinosaur den he found. He leads them to it, claiming that it's where the biggest dinosaurs in the world live. Buddy and King are both excited to explore the area and find the dinosaurs. But when they get there, it's not what they expected. The den is actually home to a large, but friendly, Cryolophosaurus named Don, who is the king of his own domain. As the group explores the area, King and Buddy discover that Don is actually in trouble. He's lost his family and doesn't know how to find them, and he's also running out of food. Buddy and King offer to help Don and the adventure begins.
As they track down clues to find Don's family, they encounter all kinds of animals, including a pack of raptors who have taken over a nearby watering hole and won't let Don use it. Buddy hatches a plan to outsmart the raptors and get the watering hole back for Don. Meanwhile, King helps Don find food, learning along the way that Cryolophosaurus' like to eat ferns and other plants. As the group travels further into the forest, they encounter a giant Brachiosaurus who is causing problems for all the other dinosaurs in the area. Buddy and his friends come up with a plan to help the different species work together and peacefully share the resources of their habitat.
Throughout their adventure, Buddy and King use their senses to track and identify different animals and their behaviors. They learn about animal communication and use it to find Don's family. The kids also learn about habitats and how different animals live together in the same area. They discover how animals adapt to survive in their environment, and even how some animals have specific roles in the ecosystem. Buddy and King become trackers themselves, and the two work together to help Don reunite with his family. Together, they learn that by working together and being patient, they can accomplish anything.
In this episode, kids are introduced to the Cryolophosaurus and other dinosaurs that lived during the same time period. They will learn about habitat destruction and animal adaptation, as well as why it is important to work together and respect different creatures' roles in the ecosystem. The storyline is full of adventure, fun, and important life lessons that will engage children ages 3-6. With its combination of humor, educational content, and appealing characters, Dinosaur Train remains a favorite among young children and parents alike.