01x10 - Panthera tigris

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"Panthera tigris."

I thought we had to go slow and be quiet
if we were gonna find a tiger.

I did say that.

See anything yet?

Nothing yet.

Except a scared Greybeard.

I know you're nervous, Greybeard,

but we have to figure out
why tigers like to come out at night.

And to do that...

We have to complete
this nighttime mission.

We get to use binoculars
that let us see in the dark.

Wanna try?

See? Nothing to be scared of.

What did you see, Greybeard?
Was it a tiger?

Did it look like a giant cat
with pretty stripes,

massive claws and big eyes?

Kind of like a big, cuddly hunter

who will stop at nothing
to take down their prey?

Do you like tigers?

Panthera tigris?
I don't just like them. I love them.

You looked up their scientific name?

I can't wait to see them in the wild.

Don't worry, Greybeard.

If a tiger's hunting you,
you won't see it.

It'll sneak up behind you
and bite the back of your--

Let's go investigate.

But remember,

tigers have really good hearing

and can see six times better
than we can at night.

The tiger might already know we're here.

Look! A tiger paw print in the mud.

One is definitely close.

That's a big paw.
I think we're dealing with a boy tiger.

Boy tigers are usually bigger
than girl tigers.

There he is.

Tigers love to chase.

So whatever you do, don't run!

Greybeard!

Don't worry. I have an idea.

Greybeard!

Hi, Jane's mom.

Mom, it's supposed to be dark in here
if we're gonna finish our mission.

You'll have to finish tomorrow.
It's getting late.

That's perfect.

Yes. Perfect time
for you to get ready for bed

and for David to go home.

No, to save tigers.

Jane, you can save as many tigers
as you want in your dreams.

Mom, there's less than 4,000 of them
left in the wild,

and that's because of us.

People keep taking over their territory.

We're trying to figure out
why they come out at night.

Because if we can understand them...

You can save them. Yes, I know.

I bet they're nocturnal. Tigers saved.

Good night, David.

She's good. We should ask her for her help
on more of our missions.

Nice try, Mom.

Nocturnal means active at night,

but tigers don't always sleep
during the day.

Sometimes they explore.

Then they must like nighttime
because it's better for hunting.

- Bye, David.
- Stay, David.

Maybe it's better for hunting, Mom,
but why?

Is it easier to catch prey in the dark?

Or is it because
they don't run into other predators?

Or is it because they have
good night vision?

- Or is it because--
- You have ten minutes.

Yes!

Thanks, Mom.

The tiger could be anywhere,
so try to stay quiet.

What? Not my fault.

See?

The tiger. He's looking at Greybeard.

What did I say about running?

Boo!

Man, it is so easy to scare you two.

You should see the looks on your faces.
Total terror.

That's only because we thought
you were a tiger.

- I'm sure that makes sense to you.
- We're tracking one.

Or it's tracking us?

Mostly Greybeard.

Oh, yeah.
He totally looks like a tiger treat.

I hope you find the tiger
before it finds your monkey friend.

- Chimpanzee.
- Right.

Wanna help find the tiger, Annisa?

I'd love to, but I'm on co-op duty,

and I've got an animal
of my own to deal with.

Really? What kind of animal?

Well, I'm not sure yet,
but something moved into the garden shed

and made a charming mess to clean up.

It must be the tiger.

I was thinking more like a skunk
or a raccoon.

But, yeah, maybe it's a giant cat.

I think I know
how to complete this mission.

What happens now?

We wait.

For how long?

As long as it takes.

If we're gonna observe the tiger's natural
behavior, he can't know we're here.

So we have to stay perfectly quiet
and still, maybe for hours.

Or at least until bedtime.

Which is soon, right?

Wait, did you see that?

Is it the tiger?

Look.

A cat? Can we keep her?

Cats and tigers are in the same family.

Maybe studying the little cat
will help us figure out

how to get closer to our big cat.

So, does that mean yes?

We don't know anything about this cat yet,

so don't get too attached, okay?

Too late. I already love Catasaurus Rex.

That's what I'm going to name her.

Well, whatever its name is,

that cat could be somebody's lost pet
or maybe even feral.

What's feral?

It's what you call an animal
that should be tame, like a pet,

but is actually wild.

Exactly.

You two hang back.

I'm gonna go do some research
on what to do next for that little kitty.

So, no petting?

Zero petting.

I'll be right back.

Why don't you two keep looking

while I wait to see
if the tiger comes to visit its cousin?

Not exactly how that works.

Do you just wanna stay close
to Catasaurus Rex?

Walkie me if you see anything.

Will do.

Let's go, Greybeard.

If I was a tiger, where would I go?

I don't see him.
Are you sure he's in there?

The laundry room wasn't exactly
what I was thinking.

Yes, Dad and Pop,
I promise to take care of Catasaurus Rex.

I'll feed her and pet her.
And Millie can clean out her litter box?

Jane? Greybeard?

Hopefully not a tiger
sneaking up behind me?

Time for the hunted to become the hunter.

We can't let him know we're watching him.

Jane?

Your ten minutes are up. It's bedtime.

Greybeard!

I told you tigers love to chase!

- Jane.
- Can't talk now, Mom.

The tiger's trying to eat Greybeard. Again.

We have to go help them.

And possibly ground them.

Hurry, Greybeard, this way!

Do you think he's gone?

Jane! Stop screaming.

Sorry.

We thought you were a tiger.

We agreed on ten minutes.

Saving animals takes time.

But I think your prediction
that they like to hunt at night was right.

But we still have to figure out why.

He went after Greybeard again?

Yeah, but not after me.

- I wonder why he's only hunting Greybeard.
- Why don't you sleep on it?

Come on, David.
I told your pop I'd drop you off.

Don't.

You either.

Hey, tiger trackers.

Annisa, any news?

Does Catasaurus Rex have a family?

Who's Catasaurus Rex?

You know what? Never mind.
You can talk about it tomorrow.

Good night, Annisa.
These two are going to sleep.

But it's freezing outside.

- What if the cat gets cold?
- Or the tiger?

So, I'm guessing there's another cat
these two wanna save?

Catasaurus Rex.

- What did you discover?
- Still trying to figure out what to do.

But I read online if you feed a stray cat,
you can find out if it's feral.

We get to feed Rexy?

Sure.

If she eats while you're there,
that means she's tame.

Feral cats won't eat with people around.

So, what do we do if she's tame?

I'm sure Annisa will try
to find her family.

Good plan.
And what do we do if she's feral?

I'll trap her
and get her off the property.

Trap her?

Well, feral cats can be dangerous.

Just because something is dangerous
doesn't mean we shouldn't care about it.

Tigers can be dangerous.
Just ask Greybeard.

But they still deserve a home.

Yeah.

Tell you what, I'll put some blankets out
tonight and get some cat food.

Tomorrow, we can feed the cat
after you guys are done school.

Deal?

- Deal.
- Maybe put out a pillow too?

Absolutely.

David?

- Hi, Jane.
- You okay?

I'm worried about Rexy.

Are you okay?

I'm worried about the tiger.
And all tigers.

Any ideas?

"My mission is to create a world
where we can live in harmony with nature."

Jane Goodall?

Yeah.

What does it mean?

Living in harmony means being kind,

not hurting anyone or anything,
and having respect for each other.

Terrible. Walkie-talkie.

Now.

But, Mom, David's worried
Annisa's gonna get rid of his cat.

- That cat can't live in the shed.
- Then we should find it another home.

Yeah, like with me.

Once I convince my dads.

Sometimes living together peacefully
is leaving things alone,

especially wild things.

For now,
you need to get a good night's sleep

so you can get a fresh start
on your mission tomorrow.

All right?

All right.

- All right?
- All right.

Sleep tight.
You've got an animal to help tomorrow.

Millie's in there getting ready.

What's up?

Annisa found a cat
living in the garden shed.

Really?

I named her.

Let me guess. After a dinosaur?

- Catasaurus Rex. Rexy for short.
- Clever.

Anything else you wanna tell me?

Annisa said
Rexy might belong to a family or be feral,

but what if she's tame and all alone?

I've always wanted a cat.

I'd even share her with Millie?

I understand
why you wanna take care of her, Davey,

but a pet is a huge responsibility.

But I wanna give Rexy a home.

A forever one,
like what you and Dad gave me.

You're really going all in.

So, that's a yes?

Thanks, Pops.

Adopting a pet is a lot different
than adopting kids,

but it's still a decision
we need to make as a family.

- And Millie's been angling for a dog.
- We could get both.

Why don't we wait and find out
if Catasaurus Rex even needs a home?

Fine.

- We'll talk more after school, okay?
- Thanks, Pop.

- Love you.
- Love you too.

Now, do you want a bagel
or scrambled eggs?

Both.

We need to find Annisa.

David?

Hurry, Millie. We'll drop you off at home.

Finally! Dibs on feeding.

Hurry! Let's go.

Let the exciting waiting begin.

As thrilling as that sounds,

I've gotta take care of other things
around the building.

I hope she's not feral.

Well, feral for cats just means
she doesn't want to be around people.

Since tigers and feral cats are both wild,
I wonder if it's the same for tigers.

Yeah, I have no idea.

I'll come back
and check on you guys in a bit.

Don't get eaten by a tiger.

That means you, Greybeard.

Thanks, Annisa.

Come eat the food, Rexy.

Or don't, if you're happy being feral.
Your choice.

I love you either way.

I don't think
Catasaurus Rex is coming out to eat.

She may not be, but a tiger is.

While we wait for the cat to eat,

I think I know how we can figure out
why tigers like night hunting so much.

And this time I want him to chase you.

Here's the plan.

Almost.

Almost.

Now!

Was that how that was supposed to go?

Not exactly. Actually, not at all.

I forgot tigers will sometimes climb
to catch their prey.

They're headed to the roof. Come on.

We're people!

You don't like being around us!

The reason why the tiger kept going after
you, not me and David,

is the same reason
they like night better than day.

They want to stay away
from loud and dangerous people.

Just like feral cats.

The cat! We should see
what's happening with Catasaurus Rex.

So, the cat's not feral?

Well, she meowed at me,
and then she started eating,

so she seems pretty tame.

- Does that mean Rexy needs a home?
- I don't think so, David.

I also found this post online.

Her real name is "Pawjamas"?

That's actually pretty good.

You really are such a pretty kitty.

- I'm glad you have a home.
- Yeah, me too.

But tigers are still losing their homes.

That's why
there are less and less of them.

But what can we do about that?

Since tigers want to be left alone
like feral cats,

maybe there's a way to make sure
they have a space that's all their own.

I still want to adopt a cat,
but maybe we could also adopt a tiger?

That's a great idea.

But I don't know if our parents would be
too happy to have a tiger in the house.

Where do you get a litter box that big?

Do you use a scoop or a shovel?

Well, you can't adopt one for real,

but if you care for one
through a tiger sanctuary,

you can help them
and protect where they live.

We can use our allowance.

Or some of our allowance?

Sounds good to me.
Tigerasaurus Rex, here we come.

Let's go find one online.

Or maybe that's a tomorrow-night thing.

Bye, Pawjamas. I love you.

- Hey. How'd it go with Catasaurus Rex?
- She has a family.

And her real name is Pawjamas.

- That's pretty good.
- That's what I said.

You okay, bud?

I'm happy she has a home.

- And now I get to dream of other pets.
- And other pet names.

Yeah.

Like...

Birdadactylus.

Fishosaur.

Pupiceratops.

I like Pupiceratops!

Okay, you two. Time for bed.

Actually, Jane, Greybeard and I have
one more thing we have to finish first.

Please?

Now, this is a great way to see a tiger.

No wonder tigers like night.
It's the best time for them to be alone.

They really are beautiful.

Living in harmony with nature
isn't easy, is it?

No. But it's worth it.

Help save the tigers.

Jane, David, it's time to say good night.

This looks like a nice tiger sanctuary.

Yeah, they have a lot of land.

- Jane?
- Soon, Mom.

We're still researching.
Plus, we have a call.

- You have a call? With who?
- Nayla Azmi.

Who's that? And why can't you talk to her
in the morning?

Nayla protects the forest where
the last Sumatran tigers live in the wild.

That's in Indonesia.
And she should be calling us any...

Minute.

- Please?
- Please?

Okay. You have five minutes.

- Again.
- Thanks, Mom.

Thanks, Jane's mom.

- Hi, Nayla!
- Hello! You must be Jane and David.

Thanks for talking to us.
We have so many questions about tigers.

Wow. Where are you right now, Nayla?
It looks so pretty.

I'm in a village called Timbang Lawan,

which is located
next to the Leuser Ecosystem,

the only place in the world has orangutan,
tiger, rhino and elephant

coexist in the wild together.

Look at that tiger. It looks like
the tiger that tried to eat Greybeard.

We saved him though.
Nayla, have you ever met a tiger?

Actually, yes.

When I was about four years old,

I was living with my grandparents,
and I found orange kittens,

and my grandparents freak out,
saying that,

"Nayla, that's a baby tiger!"

The tiger actually doesn't like humans,
so we have to keep our distance.

The tiger we were tracking didn't want
to be around us, that's for sure.

It's very important to respect them,
protect them,

because they are part of us,
as indigenous Sumatran Batak people.

That's so cool
that you're connected to tigers.

How did you get started helping them?

The first time I stepped into the forest,
it changed my life forever.

I just felt it's a magical place.

And that's when I knew
that I have to become the forest patroller

to protect the forests.

What does a forest patroller do?

You come into the forest,

and you secure that area from any harm

to the plant species or the animal
that live around that area.

After ten years working on the ground,
I decided to create my own organizations

in order to encourage
more Sumatran indigenous women

to get involved to protect the forests.

But what is hurting the tigers
and other animals in that forest?

Their home are taken away for development

and other things
related to human activity.

We have to educate a lot of people

because if we do not
do something about it,

we're going to lose them forever.

We're gonna help a tiger sanctuary.
What else can we do?

You can go to the forest near your area

and just take a moment
to feel one with the forest itself.

The most important thing
that you need to do is to connect--

reconnect your soul to the forest.

It's your home.

I love that idea.

- Jane, let's go to the forest.
- Nice try.

Not tonight. And your five minutes are up.

We gotta go, Nayla.
Thank you so much for talking to us.

We'll connect with the forest
and tell everyone to do it too.

- Glad to hear it. Bye!
- Bye, Nayla!

Okay, now it's definitely time
to wrap this up.

Good night, David.

Not so fast, David.

Mom, we still have to pick
a tiger sanctuary to support.

Just five more minutes.

- Please?
- Please?

Three minutes, max.

- Thanks, Mom.
- Pick a good one.

Oh, Jane.
I found another great tiger sanctuary.