Dino Dex - Free As A Dino (S2E3)

Dino Dex – Season 2 - Episode 3 – Free As A Dino

While Mom does a house call at a bird sanctuary, Dex is eager to find out which birds are most like dinosaurs. But when a Megaraptor starts bird hunting, Dex and Kayla must combine their bird and dino knowledge to save the day.

Runtime (min)	11
Air Date	2024-10-18
Genres	Kids
TV Rating	TV-Y7

Where To Watch

Source: JustWatch

Storyline

In the episode "Free As A Dino," Dex accompanies his mom on a house call to a bird sanctuary where he is excited to learn about the connections between birds and dinosaurs. As he explores the sanctuary, he discovers various bird species and their similarities to dinosaurs, sparking his curiosity.

However, the situation takes a turn when a Megaraptor begins to hunt the birds. Dex and his friend Kayla must quickly use their knowledge of both birds and dinosaurs to devise a plan to protect the sanctuary's inhabitants, showcasing teamwork and problem-solving skills in the face of danger.

What Children Can Learn

This episode teaches kids about the fascinating connections between modern birds and their dinosaur ancestors, emphasizing the idea that dinosaurs are not entirely extinct but have evolved into today's birds. Through Dex's exploration, children learn to appreciate nature and the diversity of bird species.

Additionally, the episode highlights important themes such as teamwork and critical thinking. When faced with the threat of the Megaraptor, Dex and Kayla demonstrate how combining their knowledge can help solve problems, encouraging viewers to think creatively and collaboratively in challenging situations.

Five Most Asked Questions

Question	Answer
What kind of dinosaur is the Megaraptor?	The Megaraptor is a carnivorous dinosaur known for its sharp claws and speed. In this episode, it poses a threat to the birds at the sanctuary, which adds an exciting element of danger and urgency to Dex and Kayla's mission.
How do Dex and Kayla protect the birds?	Dex and Kayla utilize their knowledge of both birds and dinosaurs to devise a plan to safeguard the sanctuary's birds from the Megaraptor. Their teamwork and creativity are crucial as they come up with strategies to outsmart the predator.
What bird species do Dex and Kayla learn about?	Throughout their adventure, Dex and Kayla encounter various bird species, learning about their traits and behaviors. This exploration helps illustrate the connection between these birds and their dinosaur ancestors, making the learning experience both fun and educational.
What lesson do the characters learn in this episode?	The main lesson revolves around the importance of teamwork and using knowledge effectively. Dex and Kayla demonstrate that by working together and combining their strengths, they can overcome challenges, which is a valuable lesson for young viewers.
Is there a message about nature in this episode?	Yes, the episode emphasizes the beauty and diversity of nature, encouraging children to appreciate and protect wildlife. By showcasing the bird sanctuary, it fosters a sense of responsibility towards animals and the environment.

Cast

Juan Pablo Romero

Dex

Ana Victoria Dinapo

Kayla

Writing

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Directing

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	Chickenosaurus Rex (1) After Dex inherits his Dino Field Guide from his older sister Dana, he sets out on his grandest dinosaur experiment yet: proving that everything we thought we knew about how dinosaurs looked will have to be redrawn. But first he has to convince his geology-loving next-door neighbor, Kayla, to help him.
1	2	Chickensaurus Rex (2) Despite their differences, Dex and Kayla must figure out how to use their contrasting strengths to work together and solve Dino Experiment 1001: "What did the T. rex really look like?"
1	3	Thief or Thieves While playing a game of laser tag with Dad, against Kayla and Mom, Dex tries to conduct Dino Experiment 1012: "Do Velociraptors hunt alone or in packs?"
1	4	A Dino Tale When Dex's sister Saara brings home a blue-tongued skink without a tail, Dex and Kayla wonder: if some lizards can drop and regrow their tails, what about dinosaurs?
1	5	Dino Deep End At the pool, Dex solves Dino Experiment 1003: “Which land dinosaur was the fastest swimmer?” and helps Kayla get her best swimming time yet!
1	6	Dino Dress Up While Dad gets ready for a job interview, Dex and Kayla perform a dino experiment on dinosaur colors and why different hues are important for predation, intimidation, attraction, and cooperation.
1	7	Super Dinos Dex and Kayla try to solve Dino Experiment 1017: "How did carnivores get past herbivore’s defenses?" by testing mighty plant-eaters in fantastical battles against two brand-new superheroes: Dino Boy and Rock Girl.
1	8	Are You Afraid of the Dinos? When Kayla’s younger sister Kasey won’t go to sleep because there’s a dino in the house, Dex and Kayla must investigate the ultimate night hunting dino: the Shuvuuia.
1	9	Not So Empty Nest Dex and Kayla investigate a Triceratops family to discover why kid dinos leave, while Dad deals with his own empty nest syndrome by creating his latest epic Crafturday project.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Rock Paper Dinos At the beach, Dex and Kayla learn to compromise when dinos keep interrupting their “Rock Day.” Along the way, they learn how different prehistoric creatures used rocks
2	2	Dino Touchdown While Dad and Uncle Ravi play football in the park, Dex and Kayla try to figure out if the T. rex will eat other predators by taking turns becoming dino bait in the form of a Velociraptor, a Megaraptor, and, finally, a T. rex itself.
2	3	Free As A Dino While Mom does a house call at a bird sanctuary, Dex is eager to find out which birds are most like dinosaurs. But when a Megaraptor starts bird hunting, Dex and Kayla must combine their bird and dino knowledge to save the day.
2	4	Jealousaurus When Dana visits home, Kayla feels left out when Dex chooses to complete his dino experiment with his sister instead of her. Meanwhile, the dino-loving siblings try to figure out why certain Dreadnoughtus group together out of their large herd.
2	5	Dino In The Dark During a backyard campout, Dex and Kayla transform into Nanuqsaurus to investigate how different dinosaurs protect themselves at night from nocturnal predator dinosaurs.
2	6	Dino-Napped Dex and Kayla join Saara at her internship at an ostrich sanctuary, where Dex hopes to solve Dino Experiment 1016: "What does a T. rex really sound like?” But when an ostrich egg under Saara’s care is dino-napped, it's Dex and Kayla to the rescue!
2	7	Uni-Bully When Dex and Kayla investigate why a very large Elasmotherium (Siberian Unicorn) is bullying a smaller one, Dad reminisces about one of the times his older brother Ravi bullied him.
2	8	Bumper Dinos Dad and Uncle Ravi are beating Dex and Kayla in a game of whirly-ball, but Dex and Kayla realize they can use prehistoric power to figure out which creature had the strongest ramming force and win the game.
2	9	My Prehistoric Pet Kayla’s new puppy inspires Dex to tell a story about how he would care for his ideal prehistoric pet, but he isn't sure which would be the best fit: the T.rex, Shuvuuia, or Dire Wolf?

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