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00:02That's me, Fred the Housecat.
00:04When my family leaves for the day,
00:05I don't just sit inside watching the world go by.
00:09I become...
00:13Nature Cat! Backyard Explorer extraordinaire!
00:19Tally-ho!
00:21Tally-ho!
00:22We're climbing out the trees now.
00:24We're swinging through the breeze now.
00:26We're getting muddy knees now.
00:28Nature Cat! Nature Cat! Nature Cat!
00:30Nature Cat! Nature Cat! Nature Cat!
00:32So what are we waiting for?
00:35We're so excited to explore
00:36All that nature has in store.
00:39With Nature Cat! Go! Go! Go!
00:40Tally-ho! Go! Go! Go!
00:42Tally-ho!
00:43We're the favorite nature guide.
00:45We just can't wait to get outside.
00:48We're swimming through the trees now.
00:49We're jumping in the leaves now.
00:51We're getting muddy knees now.
00:53We're getting muddy knees now.
00:55Tally-ho!
00:56Tally-ho!
01:01Wild bats!
01:05Here we go!
01:07This will make the perfect fort.
01:12If we can ever get it to stay up.
01:15You have little faith, Daisy.
01:17I got it!
01:18Quick, get it!
01:20Well, this is... snug.
01:24Oh, hello, Nature Cat.
01:26Are the four of you stuck?
01:30No, not...
01:32Oh, Ronald!
01:36Oh, come on, baby!
01:38What brings you to this side of the fence, Ronald?
01:41Oh, you know, the usual.
01:43That was just passing through on the way to my new cat cave!
01:47Cat cave? What's a cat cave? Is that real?
01:51Oh, oh, you've never seen one. Here, I'll show you.
01:57Ronald.
02:01This is my cat cave.
02:04Whoa, look at that porch, Nature Cat.
02:06Oh, and look at those windows, Nature Cat.
02:08It's so, so big. Right, Nature Cat?
02:12Yeah, I see.
02:13Hey, Nature Cat, won't you come inside?
02:16Whoa!
02:23Not too shabby, huh?
02:25Notice the skylight from which I can view the moon and stars
02:29without leaving the comfort of my cat cave.
02:35It's okay, I guess, if you're into this sort of thing.
02:38I personally prefer to look at the moon and stars outside in nature.
02:43Me too, Nature Cat. Let's get back outdoors.
02:47Yes, yes, go enjoy that box of yours.
02:50While I enjoy my comfy cat cave.
02:53Toodles to the oo.
02:55Yeah, this is much better than a silly cat cave.
02:59Tonight, I'll be able to see the moon and stars
03:03and even those beautiful birds flying in the sky.
03:07Uh, those aren't birds, Nature Cat.
03:10They're-
03:11BATS!
03:12BATS!
03:13There are bats in my cat cave!
03:15There are bald bats in my cat cave!
03:18Hey, hey buddy, if there are bats in your cat cave,
03:22I think you should probably call it a bat cave.
03:27Now's not the time for jokes, Squeaks!
03:29You gotta help me get them out of there!
03:31BATS!
03:32I'm not going anywhere near!
03:34BATS!
03:34What if they bite us?
03:35What if they hurt us?
03:37What if they get tangled in my fur?
03:39Bats are scary and mean!
03:41I have no idea, but I agree wholeheartedly!
03:44Hey!
03:44Come on, bats are mammals just like us!
03:47Wait a minute, I'm a-a-a mammal?
03:50I thought I was a dog!
03:51This changes everything.
03:53Hal, mammals are just animals who feed on their mother's milk
03:56when they're babies and have hair or fur on their bodies.
03:59You're a mammal and a dog!
04:02Oh, say goodness, I'm back, baby!
04:04Listen, if I know bats,
04:06they're just as bummed about being stuck inside
04:09as you are about them being stuck inside,
04:11so can we have the best game, please?
04:14Finally!
04:15Someone is making sense!
04:17For once!
04:17Sweet idea, Squeaks!
04:19But we gotta follow the rules of being near a wild animal!
04:22No touching!
04:23Okay, fine!
04:24Let's go get the bats!
04:29Good luck!
04:30See ya!
04:31Toodle to the-
04:32Wait, what are you doing?
04:33Unhand me!
04:36Hmm?
04:36Hmm?
04:37Hmm?
04:39Hmm?
04:40I don't see any-
04:43What?!
04:46Gentlemen, please!
04:48Get a hold of yourselves!
04:49Hello?
04:50Bats?
04:51It's me, Hal!
04:52Don't be afraid!
04:53We're here to help!
04:54Really?
04:55You wanna help?
04:56We really do!
04:58Okay...
05:04What are your names?
05:06We're the Bat Brothers!
05:08You know, the Wild Bats!
05:10I'm Chris!
05:11And I'm Martin!
05:12Chris and Martin!
05:13Nice to meet ya!
05:14You know, you guys seem really familiar!
05:16What are you Bat Brothers doing in my cat tank?
05:19Well, we really like what you've done with the ceiling!
05:22There are lots of dark, cozy corners where we can sleep during the daytime!
05:26Wait a minute!
05:27You-you want to live here?
05:29Actually, no!
05:30We'd much rather be living free and in the wild!
05:34But it's getting harder and harder for us out there!
05:36The tree where we sleep was chopped down the other day!
05:40And that's not the first time that's happened!
05:42And in the winter, people disturb the caves where we hibernate!
05:46If we wake up, we've gotta eat!
05:47You try to find bugs in the middle of winter!
05:50Yeah!
05:51So there aren't a lot of Indiana bats like us anymore!
05:54We're endangered!
05:55Oh!
05:56Okay!
05:57Do you hear that, Ronald?
05:59The Bat Brothers are endangered!
06:01Okay!
06:02When we saw that open window and all those wooden beams, it reminded us of our tree!
06:07So we came to roost for the day!
06:09But when we tried to leave tonight, the window was closed!
06:12We were trapped!
06:15Well, uh, I'm sorry about that.
06:18But you have to admit that you're pretty scary looking!
06:20You have those big pointy ears and those hairy wings!
06:23Oh, and you probably think we'll get tangled up in your fur, too!
06:26Look, we're not scary!
06:28We're just bug eaters who are also super fliers!
06:32And check this out!
06:34These wings are more like hands!
06:36Hands, you say?
06:38That's his thumb!
06:39Great for helping him climb!
06:40These babies make us the most super skilled fliers around!
06:44Seriously?
06:45Wait!
06:45Better than birds?
06:47Better.
06:47Than.
06:48Birds!
06:49Oh, show us!
06:50Show us!
06:50Show us!
06:51Show us!
06:59Look at those wild bats go!
07:02Hey, Nature Cat!
07:03Those aren't just bats.
07:05They're acrobats.
07:05Robats. I'm on fire.
07:09Ah, that was amazing!
07:12It's settled. We have got to find a place for Chris and Martin to sleep during the day.
07:16Yeah, a place for us to hang out.
07:19Right, Chris? You know it, bro.
07:22And have no fear.
07:24We shall find the Bat Brothers a safe place to roost before the sun rises.
07:33Ta-da!
07:35Chris and Martin, welcome to your new sleeping place!
07:40Uh, this is a bird's nest.
07:42We made it for you, isn't it nice?
07:45Well, um, that's nice, but birds use nests to raise their baby birds and not really to sleep.
07:51And we're not birds!
07:53What Martin is trying to say is that we need a place where we can hang upside down while we
07:58sleep.
07:59Gotcha! Upside down while you sleep. We're on it.
08:02Ta-da!
08:04Look at all the upside down potential on this bad boy.
08:07Um, we do need to hang upside down, but we also need some place dark to sleep during the day.
08:13Gotcha! Upside down and dark. We are on it, Chris and Martin.
08:19Ta-da!
08:20Ta-da!
08:22It's so dark in here. Just how you like it.
08:28What's wrong this time?
08:31Well, this is way too big.
08:35We need something small and cozy.
08:41We've been up all night and we still don't have a place for you to roost.
08:48If only there were some sort of structure that is dark and cozy, with places for bats to hang upside
08:56down.
08:57There is!
08:59This is a bat house. It's a cozy, dark place that bats can sleep in.
09:04Oh, look! There's even instructions on how to build one.
09:07Man, oh man! Building a bat house is gonna be a big job!
09:12Let's do it!
09:12But it's almost daytime. We need a place to sleep right now.
09:16Mmm! Mmm! Mmm! Mmm! What a good night's sleep!
09:22Wait a minute! Did you not find a place for Chris and Martin bat to sleep?
09:26Nope! So I guess they're just gonna have to stay in your cat cave for another day.
09:32Aw! Come on!
09:34Hey, thanks!
09:35All right!
09:39So, where do we begin?
09:40I want those bat brothers out of my cat cave, Prytel!
09:44Building a bat box is a big job.
09:46You know what that means. We need to call in some help.
09:49Hello, sweetie.
09:52I came as soon as my daisy called.
09:55Oh, now let's make a bat box.
10:00Your bat brother friends will use these grooves to help them climb in
10:05and also hang upside down while they sleep.
10:08Now that's groovy.
10:11It's going to be so cozy and warm inside this bat box.
10:16Oh, very nice, Squeaks.
10:19That caulk will keep out the rain so your friends stay nice and dry.
10:27Hang in there, Ronald.
10:29Almost done.
10:31Now, help me stand this last bat boy up.
10:35Here we go!
10:36Woo-hoo!
10:37Those are some sweet bat boxes.
10:40Oh, finally!
10:41It's about time!
10:43Wow! We did it!
10:45Oh, now your bat friends have a cozy, dark place to sleep during the day.
10:50Thanks, Granny Bunny.
10:51Oh, any time, Daisy dear.
10:53Granny Bunny, out!
10:55Whoa!
10:56Look at that bat box, bat bro!
10:59This place is fantastic.
11:02It's so dark.
11:04Just like being tucked into some bark on a tree.
11:08And your box is in the sun, so it will heat up during the day and keep it nice and
11:13warm.
11:13And we put it near water so you'll have plenty of bugs to eat, but far enough away from trees
11:18to help keep you safe from predators.
11:21No expense was spared.
11:23Mmm, bugs!
11:25Predators keep out.
11:26And we even made extra boxes to help more of the neighborhood bats, like Daniel Bat, Pig Plus Bat, George
11:35the Curious Bat.
11:36Oh, and the bat in the hat!
11:38Thanks, everyone.
11:39This is the perfect place for us to hang.
11:42Finally, my cat cave is no longer a bat cave.
11:45See ya, wild bats!
11:49It's been a long day.
11:51We'd better get some sleep.
11:53Good night.
11:54Come visit us soon.
11:55Will do.
11:56Goodbye, Chris and Martin.
11:58And don't forget, keep on nature adventuring.
12:02See you on the nature trail.
12:03What they said!
12:06No bird left behind.
12:10Woo-hoo!
12:11Yippee!
12:12Hooray!
12:14Friends, rabbits, country dogs, lend me a...
12:18Wait, you guys hear that?
12:20Ow, ow, ow!
12:22Uh-oh, baby.
12:23Sounds like someone's hurt.
12:24What do we do, Nature Cat?
12:25We must help, of course.
12:28Come on, gang!
12:31Ow, ow, ow!
12:32Good morrow, my avian friend.
12:35My name's Nature Cat, and these are my esteemed colleagues, Squeaks, Daisy, and Hal.
12:42Hi, little birdie.
12:43I'm Hal.
12:44Is there anything we can do to help?
12:45Oh, thanks, Hal.
12:46But I don't think so.
12:47I'm Brooks, by the way.
12:48I'm a Baltimore Oriole, if you were wondering.
12:51Thanks.
12:51Brooks, I actually was wondering just then.
12:53That's what I was doing, wondering.
12:54Hey, yo, Brooks, what's up with the wing, man?
12:57Wouldn't you know it?
12:58I flew into one of those pesky windows.
13:00I couldn't see the glass.
13:02We birds have such a terrible time with window glass.
13:05Oh, man, that's a total drag.
13:07What'd you think, Jace?
13:08One moment, please.
13:11Okay, Brooks, a few questions.
13:13Can you hold your wing out like so?
13:15No.
13:16Uh-huh.
13:17And on a scale from one to ten, how bad is the pain?
13:21Uh, seven?
13:22Uh, seven.
13:24Okay.
13:24Mm-hmm.
13:25Mm-hmm.
13:26Mm-hmm.
13:26Ooh.
13:27What is it, Doc?
13:28In my professional opinion, you have hurt your wing.
13:31How long before I can fly again, Doc?
13:33With proper rest, I'd say you'll be up and flying in about...
13:37a few weeks.
13:39A few weeks?
13:40I can't wait that long.
13:41The days are getting shorter and the weather's beginning to change.
13:44I need to get to my winter home in the south.
13:46Well, you can stay with me, Brooks.
13:48I have plenty of room.
13:49Thanks, Doc.
13:50But what would I eat all winter?
13:52Well, how about some cheese?
13:54Check it out.
13:55I got cheddar and gouda and madrejack, emmental, brie.
13:58And for good measure, of course, a stracciatella.
14:01Thanks, Squeaks.
14:02But cheese is not really my thing.
14:04How about some of my extra special, extra yummy bones?
14:08Ooh, thanks, Hal.
14:10But I think I'll pass.
14:11But we just put up the bird feeders and filled them to the brim with bird seed.
14:15Won't they help feed you through the winter?
14:17Thanks, guys.
14:18Bird feeders really do help us birds.
14:20But I eat insects, fruit, and nectar from flowers.
14:22And that food is harder to find in the winter.
14:25That's why I go south.
14:26It stays like summer when it's winter here, so I can find food I like to eat.
14:30Besides, it's harder for me to handle the cold.
14:32I'm not like my feathered friend up there.
14:34Oh, would you look at that, little cutie?
14:37Cute?
14:37Are you kidding?
14:38He's awesome.
14:39Snow, ice, wind, hail.
14:42He can handle anything.
14:43Chickadees were made for winter.
14:45You know me.
14:45Tough as nails.
14:47Yeah, for the past few weeks, I've been feasting on insects and fruit to get ready for my long flight
14:52south.
14:52Need lots of extra energy to build up my muscles and grow these flight feathers.
14:57See?
14:57I've bolted away the old ones.
14:59What mean you by molted?
15:01Oh, you know, kind of like how you shed your fur.
15:03Yeah, see these babies?
15:04They're brand spanking new.
15:06Oh, they're so new and shiny and feathery and pretty and all at the same time.
15:10Yeah, but it's no use.
15:12All my preparations were for nothing.
15:14I'll never fly south now.
15:17Hey, maybe I don't have to fly.
15:19Maybe I can walk instead.
15:21Yeah, let's see if I take that.
15:23I'll go over the six, seven, three, three, and it will only take me 15 years to walk all the
15:28way there.
15:29Oh, no, that's not such a good idea after all.
15:32Hang on, Brooks.
15:33Maybe I can find you a bus to take you south.
15:36Where did you say you're headed again?
15:38Honduras.
15:38Yeah, that's where I've been going all these past few years.
15:41Honduras?
15:42Not familiar with that town.
15:44Is it across the woods?
15:45Nature Cat, Honduras isn't a town.
15:48It's a country clear across the Gulf of Mexico, over 2,000 miles from here.
15:54Oh, well, I guess we can't use the wagon then.
15:58Honduras, why, that's a world away.
15:59Why do you have to go so far, Brooks?
16:01That's just what we Baltimore Orioles do before winter comes.
16:04It's called migration.
16:06Yeah, and lots of other kinds of birds do it, too.
16:08Even little tiny hummingbirds.
16:10Well, why don't you just live in the south all year round?
16:13Well, coming up north for the summer is great for raising our young.
16:16The days are long, the weather is warm,
16:18and there's plenty of space for nesting and plenty of food.
16:21Then we must get you south, Brooks.
16:24So how are we going to get Brooks to this Honduras place?
16:28Yeah, Nature Cat, how?
16:29I mean, we have to figure this out.
16:30We have to.
16:31Brooks is our friend, and like my mommy always says,
16:35Friends help friends.
16:37That's what she says.
16:38Really, she does.
16:39Friends, you say?
16:41Hmm.
16:42That's it, pal.
16:43You're a genius.
16:45Okay, that's clearly been established in earlier episodes.
16:49The fans know this, guys.
16:50I'm a genius.
16:51Come on.
16:52Pal is right.
16:53Friends do help friends.
16:54And I, Nature Cat,
16:56solemnly promise that we shall help our friend Brooks
16:59travel safely to his winter home in Honduras.
17:04But to do this, we'll need help.
17:06The help from one of our most special friends.
17:10Hello, Nature Cat.
17:11I hope this meets your specifications.
17:14Whoa!
17:16May I present the Ultra Flight 3000?
17:18It is solar-powered with a super-capacity battery,
17:21so there is no need to stop or refuel.
17:24How you like me now, huh?
17:25Houston, you've outdone yourself yet again!
17:29Okay, so, Nature Cat, as you can see,
17:31once we reach the Florida Panhandle,
17:33it's up to you to fly us safely across the Gulf of Mexico.
17:36Huh.
17:37Okay.
17:39Interesting plan.
17:40Just one thing.
17:41That's a lot of water we're flying over!
17:44Whoa, Brooks.
17:45You really fly the Gulf non-stop?
17:47That seems impossible because you're so small.
17:50Twice a year.
17:51Spring and fall.
17:52It's like you birdies are like mini-superheroes.
17:56Yep, we're mini-superheroes,
17:58dodging obstacles that seem to increase each year.
18:01Tall buildings, busy roads, bright lights, bad weather
18:04can all make our journey even more difficult.
18:07Okay, gang.
18:08Onward and into the great beyondward!
18:13Triple zero niner, you are clear for takeoff.
18:16Over.
18:16Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Captain Nature Cat.
18:19On behalf of the...
18:19You're not gonna do the thing
18:21where you talk about the altitude for the whole trip, right?
18:25All systems going, Nature Cat.
18:27Thank you, my trusty co-pilot.
18:30Hmm, I wonder what this one does.
18:35Mmm, minty fresh.
18:42I can't watch.
18:43There's too many windows.
18:44Hang on, everyone.
18:50Can we make it?
18:51Yes, Brooks, just by a hair.
18:53Well, according to the math, we're back on course.
18:56Triple zero niner, you have a bogey
18:58approaching from the northwest.
18:59Over.
19:00Roger that, tower.
19:02Yeezy, what's going on?
19:03Nature Cat!
19:04Pull up!
19:05Pull up!
19:18Are we there yet?
19:22Hey, look!
19:22I can see pine cones and squirrels.
19:25Ooh, look, there's a possum!
19:29I think I'm finally getting the hang of this.
19:31Uh, Captain, we need to gain some altitude here.
19:35Quick, Blake!
19:36Woo!
19:46Woo-hoo!
19:48Ah, whew!
19:48That was a little too close, sir!
19:51Onwards and golf-wards!
19:58Triple zero niner, congratulations.
20:00You have arrived at the Gulf of Mexico.
20:02Please check your battery status
20:04before attempting crossing.
20:05Repeat, check battery status.
20:07Over.
20:08Roger that, tower!
20:11Battery power is at 100%?
20:13Ooh, this thing rocks!
20:15Hi, Brooks.
20:16Thought that was you.
20:17Hey, what happened to your wing?
20:18Oh, hi, Maggie.
20:19Oh, uh, this, yeah, this is a long story.
20:21Hey, uh, you need a lift?
20:23Thanks, Brooks, but I got this.
20:25See ya.
20:26Says here the place you spend your winter
20:28is just a few hours away.
20:30Yeah, it's so wonderful there.
20:32So beautiful.
20:34A forest canopy with other plants and animals and birds.
20:38I love it there.
20:39I think you'll love it, too.
20:41Ah, fresh air.
20:43Glorious sunshine.
20:45And Ace Pilot, nothing can stop us now.
20:52Gotta stop saying that.
20:56Well, at least this trusty wing
20:58will keep the rain off our heads.
21:01Grand, just grand.
21:04Water.
21:05Why does it always have to be water?
21:13Phew.
21:14Excuse me, uh, Captain.
21:16Uh, no offense,
21:17but I do believe we're drifting a bit off course.
21:21Triple zero niner,
21:22you are veering off course.
21:24Repeat, you're off course, over.
21:26Oh, no, nature cat.
21:28We're headed out to sea.
21:29You gotta steer us hard to starboard.
21:31Starboard?
21:32That's right, right.
21:33Or it's left, right.
21:34Wait, I'm so confused.
21:36It's to the right.
21:38Give me that thing.
21:40Oh, rats.
21:41This can't be good.
21:42Um, here's this.
21:44Huh?
21:44What now?
21:45I have no way to steer.
21:47Hey, nature cat.
21:48Nasty weather back there, huh?
21:50How can we help?
21:51Oh, Miss Flamingo,
21:52are we ever glad to see you.
21:54We have to get our friend Brooks
21:56to his winter home in Honduras.
21:58Okay, nature cat.
21:59Leave it to us.
22:00Come on, ladies.
22:01Let's get these guys to try land.
22:09So, what'd I tell you, huh?
22:11Isn't this place amazing?
22:12Look at all the beautiful trees and plants.
22:15Thanks for the ride, nature cat.
22:16You are one fantastic pilot.
22:19Oh, you are most welcome, my good bird.
22:21But honestly, I couldn't have done it
22:23without the help of my friends.
22:25But, but, but, but,
22:26when will we ever see you again, Brooks?
22:28I don't want to say goodbye.
22:31This is too sad.
22:33Well, don't worry, Hal.
22:34I'll see you in the spring when I migrate back.
22:36Maybe you can leave out a few orange slices for me.
22:39Really?
22:39You'll come back again?
22:40To our backyard?
22:42With all that great food you have in your yard
22:44and the trees for nesting?
22:46Uh, yeah, I'll be there.
22:47Ooh, hey, look.
22:48I think my wing's healing nicely.
22:52Hey, Merle.
22:53Hey, Tammy.
22:54Welcome back, Brooks.
22:55The bugs are so tasty this year.
22:57Mm-mm.
22:58Uh, guys,
22:59I don't want to spoil the party and all,
23:01but how are we going to get home?
23:04Oh, hi, Houston.
23:05Uh, we need a little favor.
23:08What can I do you for, ma'am?
23:09Over.
23:35감사합니다.
23:35Let us know.
23:36God help us all.
23:40Bye, Joe.
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