Ep 6. Platypus Cafe

When it comes to undercover work, there's no better duo than the Wild Kratts. In season 1, episode 6, the Kratt brothers - Chris and Martin - take on a new assignment that requires them to go undercover as platypuses. The episode, titled "Platypus Cafe," follows the brothers as they explore the the secret world of platypus habitat and social behavior.

The episode begins with Chris and Martin paying a visit to their old friend, Aviva, at the Tortuga HQ. Aviva shares a video from the field that shows a platypus in action. The brothers are amazed by the animal's unique look and abilities, which include its bill, webbed feet, and ability to detect electrical fields. Aviva suggests to the brothers that they should do a deeper dive into the life and behavior of platypuses. Chris and Martin, always up for a challenge, eagerly accept the task.

The Wild Kratt brothers hop onto their Creature Power Suits that give them the perfect disguise for their undercover operation. They then fly off to Australia to find platypuses. Upon arrival, they realize that platypuses are very difficult to find. The creatures are mostly nocturnal, and tend to keep themselves hidden in their burrows all day. The Kratt brothers formulates a plan to find a platypus by scoping out their preferred natural habitat - riverbanks.

The Brothers are excited to step into the platypus' world. They quickly discover that the riverbank habitat is quite noisy, and their loud footsteps could scare away the creatures they are trying to observe. This leads Martin to come up with a new plan - instead of trying to find a platypus, they should attract it to them, by offering it a meal at a river-side cafe.

The Kratt brothers construct an elaborate "Platypus Cafe" with a variety of tasty items, including freshwater shrimp and small fish. The cafe is situated near the river bank to attract the platypuses. After hours of waiting and patiently keeping a low profile, Chris and Martin finally see a platypus come out of its burrow and head straight to the cafe. They are thrilled that their plan worked and they get to observe platypus eat.

As the brothers continue to observe the platypus, they realize that it has a unique bill that it uses to hunt for food. The bill has small electroreceptors that allow the platypus to detect electric fields of the fish hiding in the water. The discovery excites the Kratt brothers, who decide they want to experience the bill's function first-hand. They quickly change into their platypus Creature Power Suits and dive into the river, where they use their electroreceptors to find and catch some fish.

After an adventure-filled day, Chris and Martin return to the Tortuga in awe of the amazing animal they spent the day with. They transform out of their Creature Power Suits and inform Aviva and the rest of the crew about the discoveries they made, including the platypus's unique hunting abilities.The episode concludes with a dance party and celebration of the incredible variety of animals on the planet.

Overall, "Platypus Cafe" is a fun, educational episode that teaches children the importance of animal adaptation and habitat. The show encourages a sense of adventure and exploration and teaches young viewers that animals are a valuable part of our world. The Kratt brothers' enthusiasm and love for animals is contagious and will leave viewers with a greater appreciation for nature.