Customer Reviews
Creature On! 
2006-09-11
Since I discovered them with my son 6 years ago, the Kratt Brothers amaze me. Got "Be the Creature: the First Season" for my son's 8th birthday, and we've been delighted to watch and learn with them. This series takes a more in depth look at the featured creatures, and Chris & Martin are obviously more involved, more comfortable themselves with the animals they're getting to know. Most admirable is that they have a genuine ability to be non-threatening to all living things, and watching the animals develop trust and comfort in them. Creature on, guys!
"Be the Creature"! the complete first season 2006-08-27
This is the Kratt Brother's third television show, their first being "Kratt's Creatures", then moving on to "Zoboomafoo". Also, this is their first show geared towards an older audience.
This first season contains thirteen 47 minute episodes. Since no one has previously listed these out, I'll do so now. Underneath each, I will label which have more graphic predation scenes, as some have wondered about that.
Disc 1:
1. BROWN BEAR:
The Kratt brothers go to the Alaskan Peninsula to see how bears coexist feeding and in everyday life. Then in the second half, they go to a new section of the Alaskan Peninsula to see how mother bears successfully raise their cubs.
PREDATION - Only mentioned in this episode, never shown.
2. WILD DOGS:
The Kratt brothers go to the Okavango region of Botswana to see how Wild dogs raise their pups. Then it's off on the hunt to see if they can keep up with the dogs. Finally, they emigrate with the young Wild dogs that are looking to start new packs.
PREDATION - There are some quite graphic predation scenes when the Wild dog's overtake their prey. *Also* - Regurgitation of the meat for the pups is shown.
3. LION:
The Kratt brothers go to the Chobe region of Botswana to witness the spectacle of lions on the hunt.
PREDATION - This may be the worst episode as far as predation scenes go.
4. LEMURS:
The Kratt brothers go to the Mozambique Channel off of Madagascar, to see as many lemurs in as much of Madagascar as they can.
PREDATION - None.
Disc 2:
1. MANATEES:
The Kratt brothers go to the Florida Peninsula to follow the plight of Manatees in winter, and talk about the danger that human's are bringing to their environment.
PREDATION - None.
2. JAPEANESE MACAQUE:
The Kratt brothers go to the Mountains of the Shiga Heights to witness the Monkey's unique hot-tubbing behavior and discuss their culture. They then travel to Southern Japan to see the Coastal Monkeys, and their different forms of culture.
PREDATION - None.
3. COASTAL CREATURES:
The Kratt brothers go to the Patagonian region of Argentina to see the lives of the many coastal creatures that live there. Also, they try to document the Orca's unique method of beach hunting.
PREDATION - The final scenes of the Orca's catching seal pups is quite
graphic.
Disc 3:
1. CHIMPS:
The Kratt brothers go to the Ngamba Island Sanctuary in Uganda, Africa to see orphan chimps getting a second chance at life. Then, they go to the Kibale Forest Reserve to witness Wild Chimpanzees on the hunt of Colobus Monkeys,
PREDATION - The scenes of Chimp's eating monkeys is quite disturbing.
2. MONGOOSE:
The Kratt brothers go to the Mweya Peninsula in Uganda, Africa to follow the lives of a pack of Banded Mongoose.
PREDATION - A pup is killed by a monitor lizard.
3. SHARKS:
The Kratt brothers go to False Bay, South Africa to witness sharks seal-hunting.
PREDATION - Sharks leaping out of the water to snag seal decoys and a
shark chasing a seal. No actual killing or disturbing scenes
here.
4. BATS:
The Kratt brothers go to Bracken Cave, Texas, to see the largest concentration of Mexican Free-tailed Bats in the world.
PREDATION - Some young bats being eaten by beetles and snakes are sad.
Disc 4:
1. KANGAROO:
The Kratt brothers go to the Snowy Mountains of Australia to live with a mob of Eastern Gray Kangaroos. This episode depicts the life-cycle of the male and female.
PREDATION - None.
2. BABOON:
The Kratt brothers go to the Simien National Park in Ethiopia to find out who's in charge of the Gelada Baboon society.
PREDATION - None.
Special Features:
Explore a Creature Fact-files.
This is a great collection from the Kratt brothers. Can't wait till' Season 2!
UPDATE: Season 2 is looking highly unlikely by now. :(
Awesome 2006-08-17
Once i grew out of zaboomafoo , I still missed seeing the show everyday.But now since I got this, I can watch it a Million times. Thanks Kratt Brothers!! Great Show!:)
Absolutely fantastic!! 2006-03-18
The DVD was a gift from my mother and I loved it. The images are wonderful and the Kratt brothers' adventures are better than ever. I could watch them for hours!!!!!!!!!!!
It's incredible!
Excellent 2006-03-15
Our 4 year old grandson would watch these all day. He has always preferred reality over animation. He wants to be a Kratt brother when he grows up.
movie review 2007-06-02
These movies are a must for children who love animals. The Kratt brothers are so entertaining.
Educational and Fun 2007-01-21
My favorite episode is the one where surrounded by snow the Kratt brothers sit down in hot springs, seemingly naked, next to Japanese macaque snow monkeys. This is funny, but they don't forget to tell you how a wet monkey fairs in the snow, and I had always wondered about that. The Kratt brothers are funny but they never forget to tell you the nuts and bolts of what your looking at. I have a degree in biology and in their funny way I see them presenting the textbook stuff right in their jokes. That is, they are very organized and informative. This is not to be confused with Zoboomafoo, the Kratts's kiddy show. My 9 year old daughter and I were both just as enthusiastic about this DVD.
Not Zaboomafoo, but in a lot of ways better. 2007-01-12
We got this DVD because we were looking for Zaboomafoo for our kids 6 and 3 and this seemed like a better deal. We had no idea what to expect, but we've been pleasantly surprised most of the time. This is a little graphic for a 6 and 3 year old at times-- or I should say for us as parents. Like on the Wild dog episode my wife was not ready to see a dog regurgitate about 3 pounds of meat on camera. Nor were we ready as parents to explain why the alpha kangaroo male on the kangaroo episode was trying to mate with as many of the female kangaroos as possible.) However this is a nature video-- parents should expect some of this. It is more realistic and less sanitized (and fewer cheesy pratfalls) than an episode of Zaboomafoo and more engaging for adults. It is something we can all watch as family and enjoy.
Kratt Brothers Rock! 2007-01-09
We have always enjoyed watching the Kratt Brothers "Be The Creature" show on the National Geographic channel on cable TV. Although their show is geared toward children, their style transcends the age barrier easily. They are interesting and fun to watch. Their show is filled with many "Wow"s too.
You've Done it again, Kratt Brothers!!! 2006-12-25
I love the Kratt Brothers TV shows. When I became to old for Zoboomafoo (which I missed seeing almost all the time), my parents put Be The Creature under the christmas tree. I reccomend this prouduct to anyone animal finatic (like me), or a person who isn't to crazy about them, and wants to learn about them. If you are a person like that, The Kratt Brothers Be the Creature program is perfect for you.
