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[Dana] Dino Dana!

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

Dino Dana!

[roar]

[Dana] "Dinner-saur"

Oh, Dexter.

Could we get some extra napkins, please?

Yep, sure thing.

Thank you.

Dexter, no playing with the glasses.

Dana, pass him. Come here.

There we go.

What else can he play with?

Where are Dexter's toys?

They're in his diaper bag.

I think you left it outside with the stroller.

I'll go get it.

-Thank you, Dana. -Here you go.

I brought you some breadsticks, too.

I brought you some breadsticks, too. Oh, perfect. I'm starving.

Oh, perfect. I'm starving.

Yeah, your order will be up in a sec.

You're lucky you're so adorable. You know what?

He looks just like you.

[both] Oh, thank you.

[both] Oh, thank you. I think she was talking to me.

I think she was talking to me.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure she was talking to me.

Saara, what do you think?

[Dad] Me, right?

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[squawks]

What was that?

[squawks]

Hello there.

What kind of dinosaur are you?

Or are you a pterosaur,

a prehistoric winged creature?

I need to get closer to investigate.

It's okay, friend.

I'm just trying to identify

what type of reptile you are.

[squawks]

♪ ♪

I love it when they run.

Well, he definitely has my hair.

Oh, thank you, Dana.

Okay.

Here you go.

Here you go, Dexy: some dino toys.

"Caw, caw!" "Caw, caw!"

Can I be excused?

You just got here.

Is it a dino experiment?

Not yet, but it may become one.

I just saw a new prehistoric creature,

but I don't know if it was a pterosaur or a dinosaur.

-Is there a difference? -Oh, Dad.

Could I borrow these?

Thank you, Dexy.

Dinosaurs can't fly, but pterosaurs can.

Dinosaurs can't fly, but pterosaurs can. Some dinosaurs were herbivores,

Some dinosaurs were herbivores,

but all pterosaurs were carnivores.

And some dinosaurs had feathers, but--

Pterosaurs had no feathers.

[imitates buzzer]

[laughs] Pterosaurs were warm-blooded,

so they would have needed something to keep warm.

Paleontologists think they had feather-like coverings

on their bodies but not their wings.

So pterosaurs could fly, ate meat,

and they had no feathers on their wings.

and they had no feathers on their wings. Right.

Right.

And dinosaurs can't fly, not all of them ate meat,

and had feathers on their wings?

and had feathers on their wings? You're both good at this.

You're both good at this.

[squawking]

Okay, food's up.

Macaroni and cheese - my favorite.

Burgers for Mom and Dad.

And for the little girl with the cool dino toys,

some chicken tenders.

Thank you.

I'll go get some water.

I just got an idea.

If that prehistoric creature eats the celery,

I'll know for sure it's a dinosaur.

If it eats the meat,

I'll need to perform an additional test

to confirm whether it's a pterosaur

or a meat-eating dinosaur.

[scoffs]

Can I go wash my hands?

Be quick with your test. Your food will get cold.

Thanks, Mom.

Okay.

Okay, extra water.

You know, now that I see it, he does have your face.

But your eyes.

-And good looks. -Sure.

Eat your food.

Don't listen to them,

my little twin.

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Food's up.

[squawks]

Hello, new friend.

Are you hungry?

Here we go.

If you eat the celery, that means you're a dinosaur,

but if you eat the chicken,

that means we'll have to do another test

to see what kind of prehistoric reptile you are.

It's okay.

I'm not going to hurt you.

[squawks]

This is so exciting.

♪ ♪

Inconclusive!

[chirps]

Wait.

You have feathered wings, which means you're a dinosaur.

[squawks]

You can fly?

But that's not possible.

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What happened?

A scientific mystery.

My favorite kind.

Mine, too.

Turns out the prehistoric creature I found could fly.

-Oh, so you solved it. -Wait for it...

And had feathers on its wings.

But I thought you said that wasn't possible.

I thought it wasn't,

but science is all about challenging beliefs.

I mean, paleontologists used to think

dinosaurs were more like reptiles than birds.

Crazy scientists.

Eat.

But it's hard to eat when there's a mystery to solve.

You know what would help?

More time to perform observational research?

I was going to say dessert.

Oh, that would help me.

Two more bites, then you can go.

Did somebody say dessert?

Do you want dessert, Dexter?

Do you love dessert as much as your dad,

who you look like more?

Still on that, huh?

There you are, my mystery prehistoric creature.

Let's recap.

I know you eat meat, which all pterosaurs

and some dinosaurs do.

[squawks]

[squawks] I know you have feathered wings,

I know you have feathered wings,

which only dinosaurs have.

[squawking]

And I know you can fly, which only pterosaurs can do.

[squawks]

[squawks] [chirping]

[chirping]

So how might one figure out

if you were a pterosaur or a dinosaur?

Maybe if I get closer, I'll discover something else.

You have a beak.

It kind of looks like a pigeon's.

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And you have three sharp claws

that kind of look like a Dromaeosaurus'.

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[squawks]

And you're flying again.

Hey, dessert's up.

We're basically twins, right?

Oh, yeah, yeah, identical.

You need glasses.

What's going on?

They're arguing over who Dexter looks the most like.

Easy. Dad.

Ha! Told you.

And Mom.

And Saara.

And me.

Dexter looks a little bit like all of us

because we're all related.

Good call. I'll be right back.

Aww. I think Dana's right.

Dexter looks a little bit like all of us.

-Absolutely. -Smart thinking, Nugget.

[squawks]

Related.

-That's it! -What's it?

-That's it! -What's it? Mom, can I borrow your phone?

Mom, can I borrow your phone?

You know how birds used to be dinosaurs?

Yeah. You tell us, like, every day.

Well, I remember reading about the first bird.

Yes. Here it is.

Archaeopteryx.

Its name literally means "first wing"

because it was the first flying dinosaur,

which makes it the first--

-Bird. -Exactly.

I can't believe I just saw the link

I can't believe I just saw the link between and dinosaurs and birds.

between and dinosaurs and birds.

Well, I can, and that's why this is for you.

On the house.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

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[Dana] Next up, more Dino Dana!

♪ ♪

[Dana] Dino Dana!

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

[theme music, various dinosaurs roaring]

Dino Dana!

[roar]

[Dana] "Dino Puppet Show."

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Deinosuchus investigation has begun.

Crocodiles sleep with one eye open.

Now to see if the largest prehistoric crocodile

of all time does, too.

[chirps and squawks]

Sinornithosaurus, what are you still doing up?

Go back to sleep with your friend.

I need to see if the Deinosuchus' other eye

is open to complete my investigation.

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[squawks]

[squawks] Pterodaustro,

Pterodaustro,

were you sleeping in the birdbath?

were you sleeping in the birdbath? [screeches]

[screeches]

I guess that's a yes.

[squawks]

[squawks] Pterodaustro, you woke up the Deinosuchus.

Pterodaustro, you woke up the Deinosuchus.

Now how am I going to finish my Deinosuchus investigation?

[sighs]

And they all went to sleep

so that Dad could live happily ever after

and watch some TV.

The end.

Night-night, Dexter.

Dad, I was just about to complete

my Deinosuchus investigation when--

-Shh. -What?

It's Dexter's bedtime.

Sorry. Goodnight, Dexy.

I'll tell you in the living room.

Okay.

[Dexter cries]

What's wrong?

He starts crying every time I try to leave.

I can usually get him to go to sleep with a story

or three.

Looks like you'll have to tell me

your dino problem later, Nugget.

[sighs]

Or do I?

Dad, why don't I tell him a story?

Wait right here.

What are the chances this story has a dinosaur in it?

Huh, Dexter?

Huh, Dexter? ♪ ♪

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[Dana] This is the story of Prince Dad,

Knight Dana,

and the sleepy Deinosuchus.

You hear that? Sleepy.

Our story begins outside a beautiful castle

in Dinovania.

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Good day, adoring subjects.

It is I, Prince Dad,

here to protect you from any--

here to protect you from any-- [all gasp]

[all gasp]

Something horrible is behind me, is it not?

[gasps]

Quickly, save your prince!

Do not fear, Prince Dad, for I, Knight Dana,

shall protect you from the Deinosuchus.

[growls]

Nice protection.

Don't just lay there. Protect me.

Ah!

Something's dragging me away!

Help!

Help me!

[crowd gasps]

Oh, no!

Prince Dad has been prince-napped.

Prince Dad has been prince-napped. It is my knightly duty to save him.

It is my knightly duty to save him.

I cannot face that massive beast alone.

I cannot face that massive beast alone. Join me, townspeople.

Join me, townspeople.

[crowd mutters]

No worry.

I will simply have to find help along the way.

♪ ♪

I have reached the Carnivorous Forest,

home to many giant beasts.

And some small ones.

If these Sinornithosaurus awaken,

they may alert the Deinosuchus

that I'm on a mission to save Prince Dad.

[coos and squawks]

I spoketh too soon.

[squawks]

Please be quiet, Sinornithosaurus,

lest you waken your friend and mess up my mission.

[squawks]

[both squawk]

Too late.

I must quiet them before the Deinosuchus

I must quiet them before the Deinosuchus hears their squawks!

hears their squawks!

But how?

But how?

But how? Oh, you're asking me.

Oh, you're asking me.

Yes. What should Knight Dana do?

Well, uh, what do you know about those Sinornithosaurus?

Paleontologists believe they may have lived in packs.

Packs, huh?

And you said one of them woke up the other?

Yes.

Do you think the one that was awake was keeping watch?

Keeping watch, huh?

I know exactly what Knight Dana should do.

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Sinornithosaurus,

Sinornithosaurus, I would like to join your pack.

I would like to join your pack.

[squawk]

I know it may sound strange,

but I'm a knight who's trained to protect others,

just like you protect one another.

From now on, I will protect you,

and in return,

all I ask is that one of you

accompany me to save Prince Dad.

[squawks]

Then let's go.

We have a Prince Dad to rescue.

We have a Prince Dad to rescue. Onward!

Onward!

♪ ♪

Success.

The Deinosuchus cave is just around that mountain.

And look there: A Pterodaustro

asleep on the water.

We must be quiet, lest we awaken it

and it alerts the Deinosuchus in the cave.

How shall we get past?

Oh, you're asking me again.

If you know the answer, then yes.

Well, what do you know about the Pterodaustro?

It sleeps on water,

but I don't know why.

Ha. I know who will.

-Mom? -No. The internet.

Check it out.

Some birds like ducks sleep on the water

so if someone tries to eat them,

it will make waves and wake them up.

Don't make waves, huh?

I know exactly what Knight Dana should do.

Come, Sinornithosaurus friend.

We must hop from rock to rock

and be careful not to make any waves.

♪ ♪

Now it is time to enter the Deinosuchus cave.

[squawks]

♪ ♪

[gasps] What luck.

The prehistoric crocodile appears to be asleep.

Do not fear, pack friend.

We will both protect each other.

Like you protected me?

[growls]

Now how will we escape?

Now how will they escape?

Well, what do we know about the Deinosuchus?

Can't help you there.

I think it slept with one eye open,

but I don't know for sure.

That's what I was trying to figure out

with my Deinosuchus investigation.

Why do you think they would do that?

Because it's a prehistoric crocodile,

and crocodiles today sleep with one eye open,

like this,

to watch out for prey

and to make sure nothing sneaks up on them.

Or sneaks away.

Like in your story.

I know what Knight Dana needs to do.

Fear not, Prince Dad.

Sinornithosaurus, retreat!

Where are you going?

Why are you abandoning your prince?

Oh. He always watcheth me.

I will be forever trapped here.

No, you will not, Prince Dad,

for while that eye is open,

the eye closest to you is closed.

Now is your chance. Sneaketh this way.

♪ ♪

[grunts]

Now what?

We runneth. Hurry, Prince Dad.

Hurry, pack friend.

♪ ♪

We have escaped.

To where? This is not my castle.

I do not see my adoring subjects.

[yawns]

This is as far as I can go.

This is as far as I can go. I am in a Sinornithosaurus pack,

I am in a Sinornithosaurus pack,

and adventures are tiring.

[yawns]

Surely, you do not expect me to sleep

in the middle of a forest.

Do not fret. My pack will watch over us.

Well, I do...

Prefer these creatures to the...

Deinosuchus.

[both] Goodnight.

[squawks]

The end.

Nice story, Nugget.

But look who's still awake.

That's because he needs a pack to watch over him.

Put him in, Dad.

♪ ♪

Don't worry, Dexter.

The Sinornithosaurus will watch over you, too.

Good night, little brother.

I love you.

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