Yakari Season 2 Episode 5 Saving the Nest / Yakari and the Newborn
- 12 min
Yakari is a children's animated television series that follows a Native American boy named Yakari and his adventures with his animal friends. In season 2 episode 5, entitled "Saving the Nest / Yakari and the Newborn," Yakari and his friends work together to protect a bird's nest from harm and lend a helping hand to a newborn foal.
The first half of the episode, "Saving the Nest," begins with Yakari and Little Thunder coming across a group of forest animals, including a mother bird who is frantically searching for her eggs. The pair agrees to help find her nest while preventing it from falling into the hands of hunters who would like to set it on fire.
Yakari and Little Thunder eventually locate the nest atop a cliff and attempt to move it to a safer location. However, their efforts fall short, and the nest falls down the cliff. The pair quickly realizes their mistake and comes up with a new plan to protect the eggs from predators. They enlist the help of their animal friends, who work to create a makeshift nest from leaves, twigs, and feathers while Yakari and Little Thunder stand guard.
In the second half of the episode, "Yakari and the Newborn," Yakari and Rainbow's attention turns to a newborn foal that has become separated from its mother in a storm. The two companions locate the foal but find that it is too weak to stand, let alone make the journey back to its mother's herd.
Yakari and Rainbow try several methods to help the foal stand and walk, including placing him on a raft and luring him with food. However, their efforts fail, and they are forced to seek help from their friend, Old Juniper, who is known for his knowledge of traditional healing methods.
Old Juniper examines the foal and is hesitant to try any treatment, fearing that it may cause further harm. However, Yakari is insistent on helping the foal, and the trio eventually devises a plan to create a sling that will support the foal's weight while allowing it to walk.
With their new contraption, Yakari and Rainbow successfully transport the foal back to its mother, and the episode ends with the foal happily reunited with its herd.
In "Saving the Nest / Yakari and the Newborn," Yakari and his friends demonstrate the importance of helping those in need and working together to solve problems. They also highlight the beauty of nature and how humans can learn from its resilience and fragility. Overall, this episode is a heartwarming and worthwhile watch for children and families alike.