NATURE CAT | Stinks and Stings | PBS KIDS

TL;DR

Nature Cat and his friends prepare for a hike to The Cocono Cave, hoping to arrive before dusk to see its bats fly out together. They pack a map, sunscreen, hats, a first-aid kit, water, and bug spray, but Nature Cat delays using the spray and gets bitten. A close encounter with a skunk provides another lesson about animal defenses. Read on for the group’s preparations and mishaps.

Transcript

Are we ready? Onward and yon-- Hold on, Nature Cat! Okay, map, sunscreen, hats, first-aid kit... Now? Onward and yon-- Hey, Hal, you got the water? Tah-dee! Water bottles! Now? I'm here! I'm here with the bug spray! Bug spray, sweet! (Spritzing) Come on, you guys! We really gotta go! Nature Cat, you know we have to prepare for hikes! I know. It's j... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Planning and preparation are essential for a successful hike.
• 🐛 Bug spray is necessary to protect oneself from bug bites during outdoor activities.
• ❓ Animals have different defense mechanisms to protect themselves.
• 💀 Nature Cat relies on his instincts to detect potential dangers.
• 🦨 Anti-skunk spray can help prevent getting sprayed by a skunk.
• 🛀 The Cocono Cave is known for its incredible bat spectacle at dusk.
• 💅 Nature Cat and his friends enjoy the beauty of nature while hiking.

Questions & Answers

Q: What happens in NATURE CAT’s “Stinks and Stings” from PBS KIDS?

Nature Cat and his friends set out for The Cocono Cave to watch bats fly out together at dusk. Along the way, Nature Cat gets bug bites after declining bug spray and is sprayed by a frightened skunk after walking too close.

Q: Why are Nature Cat and his friends hiking to The Cocono Cave?

They want to see the cave’s bats fly out together and spiral into the early evening sky. They must reach the cave before dusk or they will miss the sight.

Q: What do the friends pack for their hike?

They prepare a map, sunscreen, hats, a first-aid kit, water bottles, and bug spray. Nature Cat is eager to leave, but his friends insist that they need to prepare for hikes.

Q: How do Nature Cat and his friends protect themselves from bugs?

The group brings bug spray and applies it before starting the hike. Nature Cat initially says he will use it later, then changes his mind after receiving several bug bites.

Q: Why does Nature Cat get so many bug bites?

Nature Cat declines the bug spray because he wants to start hiking toward The Cocono Cave. After the bugs bite him repeatedly, he decides that using the spray would be wise.

Q: How do the hikers remember to stay hydrated?

One friend sets a phone alarm to remind the group to stay hydrated. When the vibrating phone startles Nature Cat, they explain the reminder and then drink water.

Q: What happens when Nature Cat encounters the skunk?

Nature Cat smells a skunk but walks too close and scares it. The frightened skunk sprays him as a defense mechanism.

Q: What does Nature Cat do after the skunk sprays him?

Nature Cat uses anti-skunk spray that he brought along. Daisy says the smell is better afterward, although he still smells a little like a skunk.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Nature Cat and his friends prepare for a hike to The Cocono Cave to see bats flying out at dusk.

• They encounter bugs and use bug spray to protect themselves.

• Nature Cat's instincts help him detect a skunk and he uses anti-skunk spray to avoid getting sprayed.