Kratts' Creatures

Episode 1

Big Five, Little Five

Mon, Jun 3, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode the brothers visit South Africa, in search of the Big Five and the Little Five animals of the Savannah.

Episode 2

City Critters

Tue, Jun 4, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode the brothers search the city for animals who call urban areas their home.

Episode 3

Sharks

Thu, Jun 6, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers take to the waters south of Florida in search of sharks and the other sea creatures that interact with them.

Episode 4

Running with Wild Dogs

Thu, Jun 6, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers track the African Savannah in search of the elusive and disappearing African Wild Dog.

Episode 5

In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger

Fri, Jun 7, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers retrace the steps of some fictional explorers in search of a Tasmanian Tiger. As they travel, they encounter many of the country's creatures.

Episode 6

The Great Defenders

Mon, Jun 10, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, Chris and Martin team up with Allison to examine the way different creatures defend themselves against their predators.

Episode 7

Pan Trogolodytes: An In-Depth Analysis

Tue, Jun 11, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers go to Africa to investigate chimpanzees.

Episode 8

The Great Canadians

Wed, Jun 12, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers travel north to visit the nation of Canada. There, they see creatures including beavers, otters, loons, elk and moose.

Episode 9

Rain Forests: Under the Canopy

Thu, Jun 13, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers visit the rainforests of Costa Rica, where they encounter just a few of the many creatures who live there. Some of the animals and insects they look at in depth are tapirs, jaguars, tucans, hummingbirds and 3-toed sloths.

Episode 10

Creatures of the Night

Fri, Jun 14, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated cartoon friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine nocturnal creatures, and creatures who do hunting during the night. From Australia, they examine among others, the brush-tailed possum, the Tasmanian devil, the flying fox, the kangaroo, and a number of different kinds of bat.

Episode 11

Elephants 1: Educating Emily

Mon, Jun 17, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, where they become caretakers of orphaned baby elephants for a day.

Episode 12

Elephants 2: Wild Elephants Couldn't Drag Me Away

Tue, Jun 18, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers search for wild elephants in Africa, in preparation for releasing the orphaned elephants they helped care for in the previous episode.

Episode 13

Weird Creatures

Wed, Jun 19, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers search for creatures that "break the rules," including egg-laying mammals, flightless birds and sea creatures that look like vegetables.

Episode 14

Planet of the Dolphin

Thu, Jun 20, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers head to the waters in search of dolphins.

Episode 15

The Great Bear Show

Fri, Jun 21, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers stick to North America to examine different kinds of bears.

Episode 16

Mgobo of Baboon Mountain

Sat, Jun 22, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers split up, so that they can get twice as many different observations about the baboons they're studying in Kenya.

Episode 17

The How Show

Tue, Jun 25, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers answer some puzzling questions about animals, including "How do reptiles survive in the desert," "How do snakes eat things bigger than their heads," "How do some creatures see in the dark" and "How do animals know what to eat?"

Episode 18

Kickboxing Kangaroos

Wed, Jun 26, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine kangaroos, as well as other animals native to Australia.

Episode 19

The Giant Bug Invasion

Thu, Jun 27, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, Allison, Martin and Chris examine a number of insects, including caterpillars, butterflies, ants, and scorpions.

Episode 20

Heavyweights of Africa

Fri, Jun 28, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers look at some of the biggest animals in the African Savannah -- the hippo and rhino.

Episode 21

The Redcoats Are Coming!

Mon, Jul 1, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine one of the greatest hunters in North America -- the red fox.

Episode 22

The Cow Show

Tue, Jul 2, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers travel to the Florida Everglades to study the different creatures that live there, including the manatees, or "sea cow."

Episode 23

Maximum Cheetah Velocity

Wed, Jul 3, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers look at the fastest land animal in Africa -- the cheetah.

Episode 24

Wild Ponies

Thu, Jul 4, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers look at horses, and go in search of wild ponies.

Episode 25

Who's Who?

Fri, Jul 5, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers each choose an animal and track its history of evolution, in order to show how all animals are related.

Episode 26

Arribada 1: The Sea Turtle Invasion

Mon, Jul 8, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers head to Costa Rica for "Arribada" ("The Arrival"), where sea turtles from all over the world come to one island to lay their eggs.

Episode 27

Arribada 2: Running the Gauntlet

Tue, Jul 9, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers continue their examination of the "Arribada" ("The Arrival"), where sea turtles from all over the world have come to one island to lay their eggs. After the eggs are laid, numerous predators abound.

Episode 28

Around Australia in Eight Days

Wed, Jul 10, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers explore the Australian Outback, examining creatures including kangaroos, penguins, camels and crocodiles.

Episode 29

Hyenas Are Cool!

Thu, Jul 11, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers cover the African Savannah in search of the hyena.

Episode 30

Mungu's Revenge

Fri, Jul 12, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers and Allison share legends surrounding different creatures.

Episode 31

Creature Rescue

Mon, Jul 15, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers rescue animals that are in trouble in numerous locations and predicaments.

Episode 32

Lion, King of the Beasts?

Tue, Jul 16, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine the "king of the beasts," the lion.

Episode 33

Marshmania!

Wed, Jul 17, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers travel to the marshy wetlands of Virginia to see what creatures live there.

Episode 34

Why?

Thu, Jul 18, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers attempt to answer puzzling questions about creatures, including "Why do animals play," "Why do animals live in groups" and "Why are there no bears in Africa?"

Episode 35

Koalas and Wombats: The Untold Story

Fri, Jul 19, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers explore Australia, discussing two of its native creatures, the koala and the wombat.

Episode 36

Backyard Bandits

Mon, Jul 22, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers and Allison go in search of the "backyard bandit," the raccoon. While out, they look at some other nocturnal creatures, including cats and bats.

Episode 37

Hanging with the Monkeys

Tue, Jul 23, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers head to a Central American rainforest to check out the similarities and differences between man and monkeys.

Episode 38

The Best of the Best

Wed, Jul 24, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers check out animals with the greatest attributes, including those with the best teeth, the best runners, and the best jumpers.

Episode 39

Polyp Power!

Thu, Jul 25, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers visit and explore the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Episode 40

Wings!

Fri, Jul 26, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine many different kinds of birds and flying creatures, including eagles, hawks, bats, and vultures.

Episode 41

Phantom Wolves

Mon, Jul 29, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers go in search of the northern wolf, and along the way, examine other animals related to the wolf, including wolverines, squirrels, bears and elk.

Episode 42

Australia: Land of Mystery and Intrigue

Tue, Jul 30, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers check out the continent of Australia, and explain how the different animals who reside there originally arrived to that country.

Episode 43

Leopard: Prince of Stealth

Wed, Jul 31, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers take to the African Savanah to examine the mighty leopard, and the animals that interact with her.

Episode 44

When?

Thu, Aug 1, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers look at time: when creatures do what they do, and how important timing is to their activities.

Episode 45

Parched and Thirsty in the Outback

Fri, Aug 2, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine creatures who live in the hot and dry Outback in Australia, and search out how these creatures survive with so little water.

Episode 46

Gatorglades

Mon, Aug 5, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers head to the Florida Everglades to examine crocodiles and alligators.

Episode 47

Spots and Stripes Forever

Tue, Aug 6, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers examine animals who have built-in camouflage such as stripes and spots. These creatures include zebras, giraffes and leopards.

Episode 48

3 Cool Cats

Wed, Aug 7, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers check out three cool cats: the bobcat, the lynx and the cougar.

Episode 49

Where?

Mon, Jul 8, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers explore creature distribution, explaining why different creatures live where they do.

Episode 50

Around Africa in Eight Hours

Fri, Aug 9, 1996 27 mins

Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt mix wildlife documentary, creative animation and humorous dialogue to present a program about all kinds of wild creatures. They are assisted at their research center by nature enthusiast Allison, and a wise-cracking, animated friend named Ttark. In this episode, the brothers retrace their visit to Africa, re-exploring some of creatures they've seen before, and spotting some new ones as well.

Episode 51

Australian Eiger (Big Cat With White Stripe and Brown Fur), Queen Of The Outback?

Wed, Aug 14, 1996