Sam Snow.
Kit Casey.
The Creature Cases!
The Mysterious Fruit Thief.
Ah…
Perfectly ripe.
Lovely.
Oo! I'll use you for my fruit pie tonight.
Hm?
Hello?
Is someone there?
My little fruities!
-Oh!
-Oh, oh!
-Aa!
Too scary for you, Kit?
Want to watch something else?
Uh, no.
Attack of the Cheese People is just fine.
-Not scary at all.
I agree.
Sam, are you scared of the movie?
No way.
-Sam, look!
-Huh?
The CLADE crest! Director Scratch has a new Creature Case for us.
Agents, there's a strange new Creature Case in the Asian Jungle.
Stranger than Attack of the Cheese People?
Oo, I love that movie!
Especially the part where--
Earlier this evening,
a mysterious creature stole fruit from an orangutan's island.
Huh. What could it be?
And how'd it get on the island?
That's what you two need to figure out.
We're on it, Director.
Now arriving at destination biome,
Asian Jungle.
Thanks, R.O.N.
Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
Evening, ma'am. Agent Sam Snow.
And Agent Kit Casey.
Animal Detectives.
Oh, thank goodness you're here.
Look what that… thing did to my fruit!
Hm…
What kind of thing was it?
I don't know. But it came out of nowhere.
If it strikes again, there won't be any fruit left for me to eat.
Don't worry, ma'am.
I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this.
Now, you're sure you didn't see anyone follow you onto the island?
I'm sure.
Those vines are the only way on or off.
Hm.
Well, whatever was here,
it must have left some clue behind.
Hm…
Ah-ha!
Check it out, Kit.
Hm…
Bite marks.
And look at their shape.
Mm…
Can't tell who left 'em. But it was definitely something with two big fangs.
Fangs?
Yep. Like a tiger. Or a bat. Or a--
Snake!
Yeah. Or a snake.
No! Over there!
Hello!
Look at those fangs.
Let's go!
-Huh?
I can't believe we found our suspect so fast!
Root!
She wasn't even trying to hide.
Vine.
Mud pit!
-Hup.
Ha! Nowhere left to run.
Okay, first of all, snakes don't run. We slither.
Second of all, what's the big idea here? Why are you chasing me?
I think you know why.
Steal any fruit this evening?
Fruit? Yuck! I don't eat fruit.
-Huh? -Come to think of it, that's true, Sam.
Snakes don't eat fruit.
Uh, we're very sorry to have disturbed you, ma'am.
Hmph.
Everybody always thinks snakes are the bad guy.
So inconsiderate.
So if the snake wasn't stealing the fruit, who was?
We must've missed some clues back on the island. Come on!
What was that?
It's coming from that bush.
-Hiya!
Oops. I didn't mean to scare ya.
Oh, uh, I wasn't scared. Were you scared, Sam?
No. Of course I knew they'd be a cute little…
I think he's a mouse deer.
Yep. I'm a mouse deer all right.
What you doing here in the jungle?
We're from CLADE, and we're solving a very important case.
Oo! What's it about?
Oh, nothin'.
Just a mysterious, fanged creature lurking about, stealing fruit from folks.
Whoa!
Sounds cool! Need any help?
You can help us by staying safe.
It could be dangerous out here for a little mouse deer like you.
Dangerous. Got it.
Oh! Oh! I'll-- I'll go hide.
I'm good at hiding.
Oh! I'll let you know if I spot that fanged fruit thief.
-See ya! -See ya.
Find any more clues, agents?
Maybe.
These bites are fresh.
Looks like the fruit thief struck again while we were gone.
Did you see anything this time?
Anyone coming on or off the island?
Just you two.
But wait!
Come to think of it, I did hear something. I heard it the first time too.
You did? What'd it sound like?
Almost like galloping. Like something with…
Hooves!
Check it out, Kit.
Whoever was stealing the fruit left prints behind,
and they look like hooves.
-Hm…
They're pretty smudged, so I can't tell what made 'em.
But they're fresh, which means the thief may still be close by.
If we're gonna catch them,
we have to figure out how they're getting on and off the island.
Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?
Oh yes. It's time for a good old-fashioned…
-Stakeout! -Fruit pie!
I mean, stakeout. Sorry. I just can't stop thinking about fruit.
We have the island surrounded with our Clu-Bots.
Everything they see, we can see too.
They're watching the vines,
the surface of the water,
and even the air.
If anything tries to swing, swim, or fly onto the island,
our Clu-Bots will spot it.
So, what do we do now?
Now, we wait.
-I think I hear it coming!
Huh?
But the Clu-Bots didn't see anything.
What in the woolly world?!
My fruities!
How did it get onto the island without being seen?
This doesn't make any sense.
If it's not coming by land, or air, or the water's surface,
-it must be coming from…
Under the water!
Clu-Bot, go.
If it's under there, we'll find it.
What was that? It looked like it was walking along the bottom!
Whatever it is, it's moving fast.
I can't watch.
Where'd it go?
-Clu-Bot!
What happened?
What was that thing?
Look, Sam.
-Fang marks.
That was definitely the fruit thief.
So that's how it's been getting onto the island!
Going underwater!
It's back for more!
-Over there!
Wait. Now the noises are coming from that way.
It's always one step ahead of us.
So let's not take any steps.
Stand very still, Kit,
and listen.
-There!
It's heading into the water!
Gotta borrow this!
Hoo-hoo!
-Ha! Got 'em! -Careful, Kit.
We don't know what we're dealing with here.
-It could be…
Hiya!
The mouse deer?
Huh?
Oh, hey, guys. Did you find that fruit thief yet?
I think we just did.
That was one fruity burp.
-Burp again, little guy.
Well, would you look at that.
I never knew mouse deer had fangs.
Sure do.
And look at his feet.
My little hoofies? What about 'em?
Of course!
He eats fruit, has fangs and hooved feet, and his fur's all wet.
Yeah. 'Cause I've been swimming.
Well, more like walking underwater.
Whiskers, that's it! It was the mouse deer all along.
Me?
You're the one stealing my fruit?
Sorry, I didn't realize this tasty fruit belonged to you.
It's the best.
Well, I don't approve of the stealing,
but I'm glad you like my fruits as much as I do.
Like it? I love it!
Did you grow it all by yourself?
Yes, I did.
It's a lot of work.
Come to think of it, I could use a helper around here.
Oh! Oh! Me. I can help you. No more stealing.
You could pay me in fruit!
It's a deal.
-Another Creature Case… -Closed.
-Hello!
Sorry. Didn't mean to scare ya.
Scared? No way.
I wasn't scared. Were you scared?
Me? I'm never scared.
Sure, Sam. Sure.
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Update. Mouse deer.
Mouse deer aren't really mice or deer.
But they are one of the smallest animals in the world
that has hooves.
Mouse deer are great at hiding from predators.
Sometimes, they even hide in water.
Some kinds of mouse deer have fangs!
Whoa-ho-ho! Those are big fangs for such a little guy!
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The Riddle of the Wrestling Lizards.
What's happening?
Oh no! Take cover!
Look out!
They're coming!
Run!
-Oh! What's happening? Whoa!
Wow.
Look at all these.
Every award won by the greatest CLADE agents of all time.
Awards for everything!
Bravery, heroism…
Bowling?
"Southern Region Egg Bowling Champion, Peggy Scratch."
Director Scratch was a bowler?
Apparently, Director Scratch was the best bowler!
Look at all the trophies she's won!
I wonder if she's still got the skills.
-We can ask her ourselves.
The CLADE crest!
Agents, a new Creature Case just came in from the Mice Squad.
A case? Well, that just bowls us over.
I mean, it's right up our alley.
What is she talking about?
You're a bowler! We saw your trophies!
Oh yes! I was quite the egg bowler back in my day.
Once at the regionals, I bowled two perfect games in row.
But that was a long time ago.
Agents!
A pair of wrestling Gila monsters have been terrorizing this desert town.
Did you say "monsters"?
Not actual monsters, Sam.
Gila monsters are a type of lizard, but they do have venomous bites.
They've been wrestling for hours.
You two need to figure out why they're fighting
and get them to stop before they destroy the town.
Don't worry, Director Scratch. We'll get to the bottom of it.
And when we get back, maybe you can tell us more about bowling!
Now arriving at destination biome,
North American Desert.
Thanks, R.O.N.
This is bad.
Those lizards are gonna destroy the whole town!
Attention, Gila monsters.
I'm Agent Sam Snow, and this is-- Whoa!
Oh, for Pete's sake. I got this.
Kit, be careful!
Didn't you tell me they have a venomous bite?
Oh, relax.
Yes, Gila monsters are venomous,
but they're so lazy that they hardly ever bite. Ow!
Kit! Are you all right?
Um, no?
Hey, let go of her, you two!
-Uh, please? -Forget it, Sam.
When a Gila monster latches on, there's only one way to make it let go.
We have to dunk 'em in water.
Water? We're in a desert! How in the world are we going to find--
Oh. That'll do.
Huh!
The venom's making me feel kinda funny.
This way, Kit.
-I don't want a bath.
Boy, this water is wet!
It's working! They're letting go!
Hey! What's the big idea?
Well, at least it's over.
The Gila monsters have stopped fighting.
-You again! -You again!
I really don't feel so good.
Easy, Kit. You'll be fine as soon as the venom wears off.
Bill, Jill, can you keep an eye on her
while I figure out what's going on with those Gila monsters?
Yeah. Sure thing, Sam.
Thanks. Be back soon.
Sam! You know what?
What?
You're a nice kitty cat.
Uh-oh.
Gotcha!
How long has this been going on?
Well, they've been fighting and rolling around, wrecking stuff, since…
around breakfast time.
Well, that's good. Maybe they'll get tired soon.
I wouldn't be so sure of that. Gila monsters have amazing stamina.
They can keep this up all day.
And the next day. And the next.
Kit! You should be resting. But thanks.
-Whoa!
-Help! -Gotta go.
There you go.
Any idea why they're fighting?
No idea.
I just know that soon the whole town's gonna be nothing but a pile of rubble.
Don't worry. CLADE is on the case.
-Uh-oh.
Oh boy.
Uh, excuse me, ma'am.
-Quick! Get down! -I'm stuck!
Catch!
Would you guys cut it out?
Sorry.
Come on, Sam. You can figure this out.
Nobody knows why those Gila monsters are fighting all over town,
but we do know where they've been fighting.
Hey, maybe that's a clue!
Clu-Bots, show me all the damage these Gila monsters have done.
Hm…
All the fighting has taken place around this one spot.
Maybe it's important.
Maybe it's…
a pile of rocks?
Oo, a pile of rocks! That's it!
Kit. You really need to rest.
Sam, those rocks are exactly the kind of place Gila monsters like to live,
and I bet they both wanna live there.
Maybe I'd like to live there too.
Whiskers, that's it! The Gila monsters are fighting over a home!
Oh no!
That giant boulder is the most important monument in our town!
So much for their new home.
Well, on the bright side, now they have nothing to fight over.
You have destroyed my new home!
It was my home, and you destroyed it!
Oh, great.
Hey, Kit? Are there any other good homes for Gila monsters around here? I need two.
Mm…
Looks like there's one here and here.
Perfect! They're far enough away from each other
that there shouldn't be any more fighting.
Look. I drew a flower.
We just have to lure the Gila monsters apart,
to these new homes.
Maybe with food?
Any idea what they eat?
Oh, they eat all kinds of things, but they really love eggs.
Really, really, really love 'em.
Okay.
So what if I lure one lizard this way with an egg
and the other lizard that way with a second egg?
But I'd have to do it at the same time somehow.
Maybe if you rolled them both? You know, like egg bowling.
I'm afraid I'm not much of a bowler.
But I am.
Director Scratch!
Sounds like you need someone who can bowl some eggs.
Yeah, but how did you know we needed--
I'm the director of CLADE. It's my job to know about these things.
I brought my best bowling eggs made especially for accuracy.
Don't worry. There are no chicks inside.
Okay, Director. Aim one egg there
and the other egg there.
Let's bowl.
Now, while they're apart.
Egg!
Egg?
Egg!
Oo!
A new home!
Cozy.
Ah!
This is nice.
-You did it, Director!
Now that those Gila monsters each have a home of their own,
they won't be fighting anymore.
Feeling better, Kit?
Sure am, partner. Thanks for handling this one today.
Well, I had plenty of help.
In honor of this happy occasion, we have written a new song.
"The Ballad of Peggy Scratch."
Yee-haw!
We never get a song.
Well, you gotta admit. It's catchy.
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Update. Gila monsters.
Don't worry. Gila monsters are not really monsters at all.
They're actually just a type of lizard.
They're pretty relaxed, but if you bother them…
…they'll use their venomous bite.
When two Gila monsters want the same home, they'll wrestle for it.
For a really long time!
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