Ep 2. Whale of a Squid

Wild Kratts is an animated children's television show that teaches kids about different animals and their habitats. In season 1 episode 2, "Whale of a Squid," the Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin, take a deep sea submersible down to the depths of the ocean to explore the mysterious world of giant squid and sperm whales.

The episode begins with the Kratt brothers watching a sperm whale dive underwater. They explain to the audience that the sperm whale is the largest toothed predator in the world and can dive to depths of over 3,000 feet. Suddenly, the submersible is hit by a giant tentacle which breaks the glass and causes water to rush in. The brothers escape and swim over to the submersible's escape pod where they radio for help.

A pod of sperm whales arrives to rescue the brothers and communicate with them using echolocation. The brothers are amazed at how intelligent the whales are, as they are able to locate the escape pod through sonar. The whales then take the brothers on a journey through the ocean, explaining about different sea creatures along the way.

Eventually, the whales take the brothers to a deep sea trench where they spot a giant squid. The brothers learn that the giant squid is one of the largest creatures in the ocean and that it uses its tentacles as a defense mechanism. The squid is able to change color and texture to blend into its surroundings and it also has a beak that can crush crabs and other prey.

The Kratt brothers are excited to learn more about the giant squid but they need a way to get closer to it without getting hurt. They decide to create a creature power suit that will allow them to swim like a squid and explore the deep sea. Using the powers of their suits, the brothers are able to get up close and personal with the giant squid.

As they observe the squid, the brothers notice that it is being attacked by a pod of orcas. The orcas are trying to eat the squid but the squid is fighting back with its tentacles. The Kratt brothers know that they need to help the squid and they create a distraction by using their creature power suit abilities. This allows the squid to escape and the orcas to move on.

The episode ends with the Kratt brothers thanking the sperm whale pod for their help and learning about the important role that sperm whales play in the ocean's ecology. They reflect on how amazing it is to explore the deep sea and how much more there is to learn about the creatures that live there.

Overall, "Whale of a Squid" is an exciting and educational episode of Wild Kratts that teaches kids about the deep sea and the fascinating creatures that live there. The Kratt brothers show children the importance of understanding and protecting the ocean's ecology, while also encouraging exploration and adventure.