Ep 12. Eliza-cology

Eliza-cology is the twelfth episode of the first season of the popular animated TV series, The Wild Thornberrys. The episode revolves around the adventures of Eliza and her family in the natural world as they attempt to save a baby ostrich from becoming prey to a hungry cheetah.

The show is set in the jungles of Africa and follows the Thornberry family, who are documentary filmmakers traveling the world in search of rare and exotic animals to capture on film. The main protagonist, Eliza Thornberry, has the ability to communicate with animals which she gained from an African shaman.

In the beginning of the episode, the Thornberry family, along with a visiting film crew, are scouting the African savanna for potential filming locations. Eliza is excited to explore the African wilderness and is keen on putting her animal communication skills to good use. Soon, Eliza encounters a mother ostrich with her baby and offers to help guide the tiny chick to a safe place. Eliza figures that the ostrich's nest would make a great addition to the documentary and sets out to capture footage of the little bird hatching from its egg.

After several failed attempts to capture the hatching of the ostrich chick, Eliza decides to leave the camera in the nest for an all-night vigil. However, things go from bad to worse when the baby ostrich hatches and becomes an easy target for a cheetah on the hunt. Eliza, who feels responsible for the chick's predicament, is determined to save the ostrich from becoming the cheetah's dinner.

What follows is an action-packed adventure as Eliza races against time to save the baby ostrich from the jaws of the cheetah. Along the way, Eliza enlists the help of a friendly baboon named Basher to distract the cheetah. She also employs various tricks such as using a makeshift decoy to confuse the cheetah and using her knowledge of Eliza-cology to outsmart the predator. Eliza's sister, Debbie, and their grandmother, Cordelia, are also involved in the rescue operation and provide comedic moments in the episode.

The highlights of this episode are the exhilarating chase scenes as Eliza and the cheetah engage in a thrilling pursuit across the savanna. There are also heartwarming moments between Eliza and the baby ostrich as they share a connection that only they can understand.

In the end, Eliza's quick thinking and love for animals triumphs over the cheetah as she saves the baby ostrich and reunites it with its mother. The family is ecstatic at the success of their rescue mission and the episode concludes with footage of the ostrich family happily going about their day.

Eliza-cology is a must-watch episode for fans of The Wild Thornberrys, especially those who are interested in learning about the African savanna and its wildlife. The episode is a testament to the show's message of conservation and respect for the natural world. It also highlights the importance of empathy and understanding towards animals, which is a central theme in the series. Overall, Eliza-cology is a thrilling and heartwarming adventure that will leave viewers of all ages entertained and inspired.