Ep 10. Honey Seekers
- TV-Y
- January 19, 2010
- 26 min
While exploring the African savanna, Chris and Martin Kratt spot a group of honey badgers and decide to follow them to learn more about their behavior. However, they quickly discover that these tenacious creatures are not easy to keep up with, as they are constantly on the move and fearless in the face of danger.
Undeterred, Chris and Martin enlist the help of Aviva and Koki back at the Tortuga to develop some new creature powers that will give them a fighting chance against the honey badgers. Using the honey badgers' own unique features as inspiration, they create a suit that allows them to withstand extreme heat and a high-tech tool that can break through hard materials like the honey badgers' tough skin.
With their new powers in tow, Chris and Martin set out once again to track the honey badgers and learn more about them. They observe as the honey badgers use their sharp claws to dig up bee hives and eat the sweet honey inside. But when a group of lion cubs appears on the scene, the honey badgers' tough reputation is put to the test as they fight fiercely to protect their meal.
In the midst of the chaos, Chris and Martin use their new powers to get up close with the honey badgers and see their incredible survival skills in action. They watch as the honey badgers demonstrate their toughness by standing up to predators much larger than themselves and even escaping from traps set by local farmers.
As they continue to follow the honey badgers, Chris and Martin also learn about the importance of honey and its role in the savanna ecosystem. They discover that many other animals, including birds and insects, rely on the honey as a source of food and shelter. They also learn about the dangers facing honey bees and the importance of protecting these crucial pollinators.
In the end, Chris and Martin realize that the honey badgers truly live up to their reputation as tough, fearless creatures. They also learn about the interconnectedness of all the animals and plants in the savanna ecosystem, and vow to do their part to protect it for future generations.