Ep 2. The Burrowers/Shiny's Sea Shells

In the season 3 episode 2 of Dinosaur Train, titled "The Burrowers/Shiny's Sea Shells," Buddy and his siblings Tiny, Don and Shiny go on an adventure to learn about two different types of animals- burrowing creatures and sea creatures.

In the first part of the episode, "The Burrowers," the Pteranodon family visits a burrow inhabited by a family of groundhogs. They learn about the groundhogs' habitats, diet, and behavior. The family goes down into the groundhogs' burrow, where they meet the two young groundhogs, named Tricia and Trina. Buddy and his siblings have a great time learning about the burrowing system and how the groundhogs protect themselves from predators. The Pteranodon kids realize that while burrowing may seem like a straightforward concept, it actually requires a lot of ingenuity and hard work to make a successful home underground.

In the second half of the episode, "Shiny's Sea Shells," the Pteranodon family travels to the ocean, where they meet a young ammonite named Shiny. Shiny is hesitant to show the Pteranodon family the collection of seashells she's collected on the beach—until Buddy convinces her that sharing her treasures with others is a great way to learn and make new friends. Shiny then shows the family a variety of sea shells she has found, teaching them about each one and what type of creature it came from. They also see some seashells that are still inhabited by hermit crabs and learn about how these creatures use discarded shells as their homes.

Throughout the episode, the Pteranodon family asks questions to learn more about the creatures they encounter. In each new environment, the Pteranodon family and their friends are open-minded and curious, eager to learn about new creatures and their surroundings. "The Burrowers/Shiny's Sea Shells" is a great episode for teaching kids about different types of animals and their habitats, and helping them cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder about the natural world.