Ep 6. Have You Heard About The Herd?/Jess Hesperornis
- TV-Y
- April 13, 2010
- 28 min
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The Dinosaur Train is back with another exciting episode in season 3, with episode 6 titled "Have You Heard About The Herd?/Jess Hesperornis". In this episode, we get to learn about the fascinating world of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, as well as how they interacted with their environment and other species.
The first half of the episode, "Have You Heard About The Herd?", revolves around an adventure that the Pteranodon family takes to see a herd of long-necked sauropods. Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, and Don are all very excited to see these enormous creatures and learn more about their behaviors.
As they journey towards the herd's location, the Pteranodons meet and interact with various other dinosaurs along the way. They see diplodocus and apatosaurus, as well as some carnivorous dinosaurs like the t-rex and allosaurus, all of whom seem to be fairly friendly and non-threatening.
Once they reach the herd's location, the Pteranodons get a real treat as they watch the sauropods interact and move around. They see how they use their massive tails to defend themselves, their long necks to reach high foliage, and their massive size to avoid predators.
The second half of the episode, "Jess Hesperornis", takes a closer look at one of the creatures that the Pteranodons meet on their journey - Jess, a young Hesperornis who is learning how to swim and dive for fish.
Hesperornis is a prehistoric bird that lived during the Cretaceous period, and was known for its unique adaptations that allowed it to excel at swimming and diving. Jess is one such creature, and as Buddy and his siblings discover, she is a fascinating and friendly bird to learn from.
As Jess takes them on a tour of her underwater world, the Pteranodons learn about how she is able to hold her breath for long periods of time, use her wings to swim, and even how she is able to see clearly underwater.
Through their interactions with Jess and the other prehistoric creatures in the episode, the Pteranodons learn about the incredible diversity of life that existed during the age of the dinosaurs. They also learn about how different species interacted with each other in order to survive and thrive.
Overall, "Have You Heard About The Herd?/Jess Hesperornis" is an educational and entertaining episode that is sure to captivate young viewers with its fascinating glimpses into the world of prehistoric creatures. With its relatable characters, engaging plot, and high-quality animation, it is a must-watch for any dinosaur-loving child or family.