Wild Kratts
Elephant in the Room
Season 1 Episode 17 | 26m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
The brothers rescue a lost baby elephant and shelter him until they can locate his mother.
When Martin and Chris find a lone baby elephant, they bring him back to the Tortuga HQ for safety until they find his Mom. But they get more than they bargained for when they learn how mischievous baby elephants can be when it almost destroys the Tortuga.
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Wild Kratts
Elephant in the Room
Season 1 Episode 17 | 26m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
When Martin and Chris find a lone baby elephant, they bring him back to the Tortuga HQ for safety until they find his Mom. But they get more than they bargained for when they learn how mischievous baby elephants can be when it almost destroys the Tortuga.
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Hey, it’s the Kratt Brothers here.
I’m Martin.
And I’m Chris and we’re on our way to meet up with a creature with some incredible Creature Power.
It’s the largest land animal on the planet, a powerhouse of a creature.
With probably the most amazing nose on Earth.
(Thump) (Engine revving) Oh, no, we’re stuck!
Perfect, because there she is.
Hey, Shiva!
What are you doing?
Breaking branches again?
Oh, wow.
Whoa, this is an African elephant.
They can get up to 7 tons in weight.
That’s as much as two garbage trucks.
With the strength to rip apart branches with her nose, also known as her trunk.
What an amazing trunk.
She’s eating the branches like pretzels.
For an elephant it’s a snack, a delicious snack.
Oh, she just chewed that off like it was nothing!
An elephant can use its trunk in over 20 different ways, from giving themselves a drink on a hot, dusty day, to communicating with their young.
And her nose is as long as a human is tall.
Wow, now that is some long nose.
The nose that’s like a hand.
Now that’s the power of the elephant.
Imagine if we had the elephant’s power of strength.
And a trunk that can do so much.
BOTH: What if?
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That elephant herd should be around here somewhere.
It sounded like a maternal herd with moms and babies.
Speaking of girls, Mom called this morning.
She called me too.
Isn’t it nice that she always checks in to see how we’re doing?
Yeah, reminds me of a cow.
Did you just say what I think you said?
Not a real cow.
A elephant mom is called a cow.
And she takes really good care of her kid for a long time, up to 10 years.
(Elephant trumpeting) Listen.
Sounds like a baby-elephant call.
Yeah, a baby elephant in trouble!
(Elephant trumpeting) CHRIS: There it is again!
We must be close to the herd.
(Whimpering) It was a baby-elephant call!
MARTIN: And he is in trouble!
(Gasping) He’s got a big thorn in his foot.
That’s why I’m going to name him Thornsley.
Poor little guy.
Something else is wrong.
He’s alone.
No sign of his mom.
And elephants travel in herds, and I don’t see one anywhere!
He must have gotten separated from them, and now he’s lost.
First things first.
Let’s get that thorn out of his foot, bro.
The last time I used this tweezer was to get a porcupine quill out of my foot and my arm!
And your nose!
Yeah!
MARTIN: Okay.
Let’s see here.
Got it!
Oh, you’re welcome, Thornsley.
Hey, maybe we should take him back to the safety of the HQ, while we look for his herd.
Sounds like a plan.
You want to put him in the back seat, or should I?
Well, baby elephants can weigh up to 250 pounds.
Or you could just drive slowly, and I could hold out a tree branch.
Maybe he’ll follow it if he’s got yummy leaves to eat.
Sounds like a plan that’s easier on our backs.
(Both laughing) That’s it, Thornsley.
Right this way.
You like acacia leaves, don’t you?
After I’m done adjusting these codes, the bros’ Miniaturizer will be able to shrink them to the size of ants!
Sounds like fun, especially when we’re on a picnic.
As long as they don’t eat my sandwich.
That’s it, Thornsley.
Right this way.
(Both laughing) Aw, look how precious he is!
Yeah, this is Thornsley.
We found him lost with a hurt foot.
Yeah, we’ve got to get him back to his herd as soon as we can.
Poor little guy.
I’ll get you a bandage.
(Trumpeting) I’ll check and see if I can get a visual on a herd in the area.
There you go.
All better.
Oof.
You’re welcome, sweetie.
Oh, I bet he’s hungry.
Elephant calves drink up to 3 gallons of milk a day.
We have lots of milk.
Elephant milk is different than what we buy at the store.
A little soy milk is okay, though.
Okay, I’ll feed him a tiny bit, then find a recipe that matches his mom’s formula.
And I’ll feed on this giant sandwich.
Oops, I forgot my water.
All right, I found a herd of elephants not far from here.
I just sent the co-ordinates to your Creaturepods.
Thanks, Koki.
Hopefully, it’s the one Thornsley belongs to.
Here you go, munchkin.
You were really hungry, weren’t you?
No!
Ugh, if I wanted pancakes, I would have made pancakes.
Aw, Jimmy, he didn’t mean it.
Oh, great.
(Laughing) No water, either.
Looks like Thornsley’s still thirsty.
Check out the way he drinks.
First he sucks the water into his trunk, then squirts it into his mouth!
MARTIN: Oh, yeah, elephants don’t have to bend down to get a drink.
Their trunk does all the work.
CHRIS: It’s like having a built-in straw in your nose!
Whoa!
Thornsley’s trunk is a water blaster too!
(Electricity zapping) Ugh, and a control-panel fritzer.
Oh, he didn’t mean that either.
He’s so sweet and harmless.
We better go look for his herd before it gets dark.
Leave him here.
We’ll be fine.
As long as he stays away from my lunch.
I mean, he can stay as long as he wants!
(Trumpeting) MARTIN: Could this be Thornsley’s herd?
Not likely.
This looks like a bachelor herd.
Only guy elephants in these herds.
MARTIN: Right, male elephants are way bigger and have giant tusks.
Thornsley belongs to the other kind of herd, matriarchal.
Just moms and their babies.
MARTIN: Check out the way the elephants spray themselves with mud and sand!
CHRIS: The sand keeps the bugs off them and the mud keeps them cool on hot days like today.
Ooh, sounds like a good idea to me.
(Chris laughing) Are you cooler now?
Yep, and muddier.
You should try it.
I think I will.
(Grunting) Hoo-hoo, all right, mud cannonball, here I come!
Whoa!
(Thumping) What’s going on?
The elephant’s trying to get some leaves to eat!
Does it have to be this tree?
Wha--!
Whoa!
Whoa!
Elephants have the strength of a bulldozer!
Yep, if they can’t reach the branches they want to eat, they just knock down the whole tree!
And look how strong their trunk is!
That’s a huge branch he just ripped off!
Hey, who needs hands when you have a trunk?
Yeah, trunks can do way more things than hands can.
It’s getting late, Chris.
We’ll find Thornsley’s herd first thing in the morning.
Okay, I’ll take a few branches back for Thornsley to eat.
MARTIN: Oh-ho, Thornley’s bed looks great, guys.
Okay, so elephants only sleep four hours a night, and not four hours in a row.
(Chris laughing) And they need constant physical contact when they’re away from their moms.
Aw, he’s sucking his trunk like a baby.
He is so sweet.
We’ll take turns keeping an eye on him, while you guys get some rest.
What harm can he do, Martin?
Well, he already fritzed out Koki’s computer and squished Jimmy’s sandwich.
Baby elephants can be pretty playful.
And that’s why we love him.
Good night, guys.
Sleep well, Thornsley.
(Snoring) (Sighing) Wha--?
Oof!
(Snoring) (Teeth chattering) Whoa!
(Gasping) BOTH: Whoa!
(Crash) (Teeth chattering) Zzzz!
(Snoring) MARTIN: Zzzz!
Zzzz!
(Snoring) (Sniffing) (Gasping) (Gasping) (Gasping) ALL: Huh?
Huh?
Where are they going?!
The Tortuga’s out of control!
(Both screaming) Tortuga, come in!
What’s going on up there?!
Thornsley took control of the Tortuga!
Hey!
Aviva, I can’t hear you!
Thornsley’s driving?
Thornsley, you got to move.
I got to drive!
Ar!
Oh!
When Martin said "playful," I think he meant "mischief maker"!
Wah!
AVIVA, KOKI, JIMMY Z: Whoa!
Where is the Tortuga going?
I don’t know, but they went that way.
Let’s follow them!
JIMMY Z: Try and push him!
He won’t let go of the lever!
His trunk is too strong!
(Grunting) He won’t move!
(Laughing nervously) How about some soy milk, Thornsley?
Branches?
What do you want?
JIMMY Z: Give me the wheel, Thornsley!
We’re going down fast!
I don’t think I can land this!
(Whistling) (Jimmy Z groaning) Without a crash landing.
The good news is we’re okay.
I hope the guys are too.
Kratts?
Come in!
Where are you?
Our communication terminals are down.
Must have happened when we landed.
I still can’t figure out how Thornsley got in here without us hearing him.
I don’t know but let’s find out.
(Buttons beeping) Hah, elephants have thick pads on their feet so they walk quietly.
But his trunk is like a super-strong hand.
I couldn’t budge it off the lever.
Let’s see how strong it really is.
An elephant’s trunk has 140,000 muscles, so they’re able to break branches off a tree, hug their mom’s neck at night and pick up a leaf.
Or a pen.
Thanks for tossing my favorite pen, Thornsley.
Elephants’ trunks can hold things, lift things and grab things, like levers.
It’s like having a hand at the end of your nose!
Amazing.
What else can their trunks do?
They also greet each other by wrapping their trunks together like a handshake.
And they use them to chase away predators.
(Stomach growling) I’ve got to get a sandwich.
Emergency landings make me hungry.
Unreal.
I’ve got to design elephant software for the bros’ Creature Power Suits.
I hope they found Thornsley’s herd.
You can’t step on my sandwich up here, Thornsley!
(Beeping) Huh?
He teleported my sandwich!
(Sniffing) You’ve got to be kidding.
(Trumpeting) Is he laughing at me?
No, Jimmy.
He’s just acting like a little elephant.
Speaking of little elephant behavior, we need to fix the Miniaturizer.
Jimmy can keep an eye on Thornsley.
If I have to.
The Tortuga has to be around here somewhere.
Look!
Check it out, Chris.
It’s a small matriarchal herd, just moms and a baby.
CHRIS: Oh, yeah.
Is Thornsley’s mom in there?
She might be.
I only see one baby and two moms.
(Grunting) (Trumpeting) She’s huffing and her ears are flapping.
Okay, so something’s really upsetting her.
She’s looking for her calf.
Is that Thornsley’s mom?
(Trumpeting) (Trumpeting) Ah, that’s not Thornsley’s mom.
That cow has a baby.
Elephants make so many different sounds to talk to each other.
And they’re super smart.
Her baby knew Mom was calling and came right back.
But if she ever lost her baby, Mom would be really worried and stomping around.
Let’s keep searching, bro.
For the Tortuga or Thornsley’s herd?
Both.
(Jimmy Z groaning) Let me know if you guys need any help.
If not, I could use some.
Actually, Jimmy, could you hold these wires while I replace the Miniaturizer software?
(Groaning) Yes, I could!
Excuse me, Thornsley.
Ar!
I think he likes you, Jimmy.
What he really likes are my sandwiches.
(Trumpeting) Huh?
Oh, no!
What’s happening!?
We’re miniaturized!
Ah!
Watch out!
Duck!
Oh!
Oh, please.
Be careful!
Uh-oh.
No.
Oh, no.
(All screaming) KOKI: Watch out!
(Crash) JIMMY Z: Help, please.
AVIVA: Careful.
Oh, oh, no, no.
(Electricity zapping) (Screaming) (Screaming) There it is!
We found the Tortuga!
Why’d they park there?
An elephant parks wherever it wants to.
(Both laughing) Oh, no!
Wha--?
What happened?
Where is everybody?!
Aviva?
MARTIN: Jimmy Z?
Koki?
So who do you think did this to the HQ?
Hey, are these my lost blue jeans?
CHRIS: Yep, I think they are.
Hey, and how’d my green running shoes get here?
They were up in my closet.
JIMMY Z: Guys!
Down here!
KOKI: We’re down here!
I don’t know but it sounds like you’ve got mice in them.
Oh, no!
We’re not mice!
We’re not mice!
They’re not mice.
More like loud ants.
ALL: Loud ants?
We’re not ants!
We are not ants!
Ants don’t talk.
It’s the crew, Chris!
They’ve been miniaturized!
Hey, little Wild Kratts.
Glad to see you.
I bet you’re glad to see us too.
KOKI: Man, are we ever glad!
JIMMY Z: Yeah, yeah!
Phew, thanks, guys.
(Trumpeting) Is he laughing at me again?
Actually, Thornsley seems upset.
(Trumpeting) Not as upset as us.
At least he didn’t knock over my station.
When I named him Thornsley, I didn’t know he’d be such a thorn in our side.
All this stuff we’ve been working on is ruined.
I’m sorry but he can’t stay here if he’s going to destroy everything.
You guys better-- Oh, it’s hard to stay mad at you, Thornsley.
(Giggling) But we really have to find your herd.
Your mom must be so worried about you.
Guys, I’m picking up a low rumbling sound northeast of our location.
(Stomach rumbling) I don’t hear any rumbling other than my stomach.
It can’t be heard by the human ear, but elephants use these distress calls when in danger.
The sound can even travel along the ground.
It’s like when you listen to a speaker with lots of bass.
It makes the glass shake.
(Dance tune playing) Cool!
Elephants can hear each other from 5 miles away!
Thornsley’s really upset!
That elephant in trouble could be his mom!
(Thornsley bellowing) Let’s follow those sounds!
Right behind you, bro.
And I’ll complete the elephant software for your Creature Power Suits, in case you need them.
(Laughing) Lead the way, Thornsley.
CHRIS: Check it out, Martin.
Even baby elephants can listen to vibrations coming through the ground.
And their sense of smell is better than a bloodhound’s.
He definitely knows another elephant is in trouble!
(Trumpeting) CHRIS: That sounded like an adult elephant call.
MARTIN: That elephant’s stuck in the mud.
That must be Thornsley’s mom!
CHRIS: Yeah, that’s the only elephant without a baby!
(Trumpeting) CHRIS: It is his mom!
We’ve got to help her!
We can try, but female adult elephants can weigh 8000 pounds!
MARTIN: Oh, her ears are flapping like crazy!
Oh, she’s really upset.
And, look, the other elephants are trying to help her.
MARTIN: Oh, but she’s too far in there.
They can’t reach her.
Aviva, we found Thornsley’s mom!
She’s stuck in a mud wallow, and the rest of the herd can’t get her out!
We need elephant Creature Power Suits fast!
I’m almost done with your discs.
Two minutes and you’ll have it!
(Trumpeting softly) Look, Martin, even Thornsley’s trying to save her!
Uh-oh, he could get stuck in the mud too.
Thornsley, wait!
Oh, no!
He’s stuck too!
BOTH: To the Thornsley rescue!
Hey, you look pretty cool as a mud man.
You too, bro.
Ugh.
(Groaning) (Grunting) Aviva, we need the elephant discs!
I’ve never worked so fast, but they’re ready to go.
Jimmy is teleporting them now!
It’s okay, little guy.
You’ll be back with your mom in a flash.
Hah, like I said, "In a flash"!
Stick around, buddy.
We’ll need you to activate our suits.
♪ BOTH: To the creature rescue!
Okay, you grab her trunk with your trunk and pull.
I’ll do the pushing, Martin!
(Trumpeting) Not bad for a fake elephant.
(Grunting) Pull, Martin!
Pull!
It’s working, Chris.
We’re moving her!
Yes, I knew we could do it!
Arr!
Whoa!
Ugh!
Oh!
Oh, no, this stuff is thick!
She’s stuck again.
Guys, we’re around the corner.
We can help push her out!
We’re going to need all the help we can get!
Hurry!
Don’t worry, Thornsley’s mom.
We’re going to get you out.
CHRIS: Wait, stop, buddy!
We don’t want you stuck in the mud again.
(Trumpeting) Jimmy, keep an eye on him.
I’m on it.
Oh!
Thanks, Thornsley.
I wanted a mud mask today.
(Trumpeting) Okay, guys, you’re hooked up.
Go, Aviva!
Whoa!
Ow!
Ow, she stepped on my foot.
Ugh!
Oh, it’s working!
Woohoo!
Yeah, you did it!
AVIVA: Thornsley and his mom are back together.
Way to go, elephant bros!
(Trumpeting) (Trumpeting) Now that sounds like one happy herd of elephants.
(Both laughing) (Laughing) Thanks, Thornsley.
This is the best shower I’ve ever had!
And your mom looks fine.
(Trumpeting) You’re welcome.
Anytime.
I’m so glad to see Thornsley safe and sound and back with his mom.
Living free and in the wild!
Whew, what a day.
I will never say, "What harm can he do?"
about a baby elephant again.
Yeah, having Thornsley in the Tortuga was a great lesson.
ALL: Don’t have wild animals in your house.
And no matter how old an elephant is, their trunk is like having a whole hardware store on their face.
MARTIN: It can smell, feel and grab stuff.
CHRIS: Spray water, sand and mud.
Drive Tortugas.
Smash and trash them.
Miniaturize us.
And teleport sandwiches too!
(Laughing) Speaking of sandwiches, I’m starved!
And now that Thornsley’s busy drinking his mom’s milk, I can finally eat my lunch.
Huh?
Thornsley, please don’t tell me you’re going to eat my last sandwich!
(Laughing) Thanks, Thornsley.
You’re the best!
(All laughing) Elephants are amazingly powerful.
And also very caring.
And this trunk is amazing.
It has 140,000 muscles in it.
MARTIN: The human body only has 639 muscles.
CHRIS: All those muscles gives it its strength and precision.
Whoa!
(Laughing) So powerful it can lift me right in the air!
I got to try it.
(Laughing) The sideways lift.
Oh, wow, you are strong, all right.
Thanks for the ride.
Hey, Shiva, can help us with our truck.
Yes!
Come on, Shiva.
Oh, she’s really stuck.
Oh, man.
Hey, Shiva!
Can you lend us a trunk to get our truck out of here?
I hope this works.
All right, one, two, three, push!
There!
Whoa, yeah!
A little more.
Yeah!
This is easy when you have an elephant helping you.
Thanks you, Shiva.
All right!
Yeah!
You’re a great elephant.
MARTIN: Hey, Shiva, you up for a swim?
After all that hard work, it’s time to cool off!
MARTIN: Oh, look at that trunk go.
The trunk brings water up to her mouth.
You needed a drink.
Of course, she needed a drink after pushing that truck.
Oh!
Okay, yes, I can confirm an elephant uses her trunk to give herself a mud bath.
(Snorting) That’s a mud-blasting trunk.
MARTIN: I never knew a trunk was good for mud baths.
Let’s see.
Oh, yeah.
You suck up the mud in your trunk too.
How cool.
She loves throwing it on her sides, on her back.
This is an elephant’s idea of a day at the spa.
Oh, that feels good.
MARTIN: You know, it takes the itch away, all that nice cool mud on her skin.
You know, if there’s an itch there anywhere, it just cools it down.
Mud baths are fun.
Time to head out.
Hey, who’s got the keys?
Martin, you have the keys?
I don’t have them.
Hey, what are you--?
Shiva had them.
Thanks again, Shiva.
Keep on creature adventuring.
See you on the creature trail.
♪
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