Ep 3. Aardvark Town
- TV-Y
- January 5, 2010
- 26 min
The Wild Kratts season 1 episode 3 titled "Aardvark Town" follows the Kratt brothers as they venture into the African savannah to learn more about he aardvark. The episode begins with the Kratt brothers travelling to Africa in their Tortuga vehicle, excited to explore the diverse range of creatures that live there.
Upon their arrival, they befriend an aardvark named Zappa who takes them to meet her family in a nearby town. Here, the Kratt brothers meet a community of aardvarks who all live together in underground burrows. The brothers are fascinated to learn more about the aardvarks, including their diet of ants and termites and their incredible sense of smell, which they use to locate their food.
As the Kratt brothers spend more time with the aardvarks, they notice that the town is being plagued by a gang of honey badgers who are constantly raiding the aardvark's food supply. The Kratt brothers realize that they need to come up with a plan to protect the aardvarks from the honey badgers, so they decide to build a fortified burrow system to keep them safe.
Throughout the episode, the Kratt brothers use their knowledge of aardvarks and their own ingenuity to build the burrows, while also helping the aardvarks to improve their sense of smell and their ability to protect themselves. With the help of the aardvarks, the Kratt brothers manage to fend off the honey badgers and protect the town from further attacks.
Overall, "Aardvark Town" is an engaging and educational episode that teaches children about the importance of community and working together. With its focus on the aardvark and the African savannah, the episode provides a glimpse into the unique ecosystem of this diverse region, while also teaching children about the different ways that animals adapt to their environment and protect themselves from predators.