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I still don't know what we're doing over here when the rest of the firemen are

the rich we're head leaving men are.

Because that's their job, honey.

And our job is animal control and certification.

All the animals got out, didn't they?

According to the air survey, they all did.

The trouble is no one's reported seeing that ton of lion pride.

The beautiful pride of lions.

Oh, Dad, you don't think they got trapped?

My instinct tells me their instinct was all the warning they needed.

But just to play safe, I thought I'd double check.

Oh, but Dad, they had some little cubs.

You don't suppose... Oh, for Pete's sake, honey. If Judy isn't worrying

something, you are.

There's the area right up ahead there.

Well, it looks as if that lion pride got ahead of the fire all right.

Boy, a brush fire can be a terrible thing.

Makes even the most competent of animals quite helpless.

Helpless and homeless.

Paula,

calling Headley. Come in, please, Headley.

Paula, Tracy calling Headley.

Hedley here, Paula. How is it with you?

Well, we've just finished over here by the river crossing. You can see quite a

bit of the burnt -out bush.

How are you doing?

Yeah, it's under control here, too.

Why don't you join us at the compound for a cup of tea, then?

I'd love to. I'm absolutely parched.

Well, I'll get cleaned up, and I'll see you at the compound.

Well, shall we go?

Yeah, might as well.

No sign of life around here.

It'll be a long time before the animals move back into this area.

All right.

Oh, come on, Judy.

Judy? Well, now where'd she go?

Judy?

Oh, that rascal.

Come on, Judy. It's tea time. Let's go. Come on.

All right.

All right. All right. All right. Oh, you poor thing.

Hey, Dad.

Yeah?

All right.

All right.

Well,

he must have been separated from the pride by the fire.

He seems to be all right.

We ought to take him back to a marrow lease, though, and check him over.

Well, Dad, can we keep him?

Well, for a while, anyway.

Until he's well enough to go back to the bush where he belongs.

How dare we always have room for one more at the compound?

Forget young lady. We're running a scientific study center, not a home for

animals.

Beauty, stop that.

The poor thing's frightened, and it can't manage in the bush without its

parents, and it's too young to take care of itself.

Would you be surprised how quickly they learn?

Well, okay.

If you can manage him, you can take him back.

Oh, boy.

My father, the scientist, is up to no good.

Clarence? Paula?

Hi, Hedley. What's the good news?

What is it about this little chap's family?

Now, you remember that pride of lions that nearly got caught in the fire? Yes.

Well, my Ascari's have located them. Well, good.

Well, how about that cup of tea?

It's all ready.

Good.

Come on.

There we go.

Oh.

Hello, Marsh. How are you? I'm fine, Eddie.

Well, I see your mustache is crooked, so you must be grinning. What's up?

It's about this little chap's family.

My ascaris have located where they are.

Really? Well, now, do you remember that small ravine over here by the fever

trees? That's right. Well, they've settled in their new home just about

Right here, huh? Mm -hmm.

Well, that's interesting.

Here we are at Romero.

Here's a fire area where the pride was, and here's where they are now.

An area roughly ten miles apart.

Henry, would you hold him for a second?

Delighted.

Do you have a problem, Marsh?

Well, you've heard stories of people who've had a pet and then they've been

forced to move, say, from one city to another, maybe hundreds of miles apart,

and inadvertently they leave the pet behind.

And a couple of months later, the pet turns up, unexpected in its new home,

despite the fact, as you say, it's several hundred miles away. And although

happens all the time, everyone's enormously surprised.

Right. Can you explain it? Oh, no.

Psychology's not my cup of tea.

But this is. Thank you, Paul. Are you explaining?

Well, I can't.

How?

That's one of the frustrating mysteries that zoologists have been trying to

solve for years.

Yeah, well, come on. Why don't you just sit down here for a minute? You just

settle down here for a minute. Yeah, that's a good boy.

No, we don't know enough about animal behavior.

And if we could just make one step towards a better understanding... And I

an experiment coming on.

Well, I've been wondering.

Laura, a cub this age is guided by instinct.

Now, if he had to choose between where that pride was and where it is now,

one would he choose?

Why don't you set the little beggar loose in the bush and see where he goes?

That's exactly what I want to do.

Oh, no, Dad, you can't do that.

Well, Paula, we'll put a transmitter around his neck and we'll know exactly

where he is all the time.

But a cub that size in the bush, that's a terrible danger.

You can't risk that?

Paula, there's hardly any risk at all.

As a matter of fact, we have a very good chance of finding out something really

interesting. But it's reckless to play with an animal's life that way.

Paula, you know Marsh is reckless.

Paula, this is an opportunity that only comes along once in a lifetime.

Oh, I think it's reckless.

Now look, we attach this tiny transmitter to the cup.

Now I have adapted it so that we can pick up where he is all the time on this

radio direction finder.

Dangerous in the bush.

Oh, there's no danger in the bush. It's only our fears that make it dangerous,

and an animal doesn't have those fears.

But he's used to us. He needs someone to feed him, to care for him.

Well, Paula, he's either going to head back to where this part is now or to

where we found him.

Oh, scientists.

You trust in your electronical devices and not in human emotions.

Well, I don't like it.

Come here now. Let's just see if this will slip over your head.

There we go.

Paul, come on. Give me a hand here.

There. Now, you see?

It's almost hidden by the fur.

You can rest assured we'll know where he is all the time, so don't worry.

All right.

Annie, will you grab that radio direction finder?

Right. Come on. Here we go.

Jack,

look.

They're heading toward the boat.

It seems you were right. How did you know?

Well, you take one scientist working all morning on an electronic gizmo, you add

a homeless lion cub... And you've got the beginning of another dietary

experiment, huh? About it. Well, there's no concern of ours.

Not for the moment, anyhow.

All right, little fella.

Let's see if you can go find your family. Go on, shoot.

Judy doesn't like it either.

Oh, Judy's just annoyed at losing someone she can mother.

Come on, fella.

Go find your family.

Come on, little fella.

Now go find your home and see if you can answer a question for us.

Just follow your instincts. You'll be all right.

I know, Judy.

That cub's heading for trouble unless we do something about it.

Just a minute, young lady. This is one experiment you're going to leave alone.

Strictly alone.

Don't worry so much, Paula.

You'll be fine.

I'll prove it to you.

There's nothing to worry about.

Marsh is out there, not too far away from your favorite new friend, keeping

electronic eye on him.

What you don't seem to understand is that miniature jukebox can only find out

where the cub is, not if it's in any trouble.

He's out there all alone with no one to give him the kind of help he's come to

know from, well, from other animals.

Anyway, he wouldn't know where to find his parents or his home. I know he

wouldn't. He'll have to face all kinds of dangers in the bush with no one to

help him.

Lions don't run into much danger in the bush, you know.

At this age, even a hyena's a danger or a snake or a leopard. Now, you can't

tell what's going to happen.

I'm going to do something about it.

Come on, Judy.

Like what?

Every baby needs to have a human eye watch it. You know, science alone is not

enough.

Human eye. Well, subhuman, but it's the best thing.

Come on, Judy.

Marsh ordered you not to interfere with his experiment.

Well, Judy's not going to tell a cub where to go.

Anyway, Dad didn't tell Judy a single thing so she can do whatever she wishes.

That's a fine distinction, I must say.

All right, now, Judy, I want you to go out and find that cub and keep a careful

eye on it. Do you understand?

Oh, no, no, Judy, you don't go fishing.

You go watching, spying.

You've got to find that cub.

And whatever you do... Please, don't let Dad catch you.

Okay? Now, you won't need this either.

Paula, if Judy's going to be a spy, she'll need a cover story.

You see?

Her lunch.

Oh, well, why didn't you tell me?

Okay, now, Judy.

I want you to go out there and find that cub and keep a careful eye on it, but

whatever you do, don't let it get into any trouble.

It's all your responsibility. Go to it.

Go ahead.

Remember, I need your help, so don't let me down.

You know, she's got more sense than all the transistors in Japan.

Africa.

Paula, you know, I never thought of Judy as a spy before.

How's her karate?

How's yours?

So far, so good.

It could be right over there somewhere.

Let's see if we can spot it.

Ah, there's too much bush.

But if the transmitter says he's out there, there he is.

Can't fool the transmitter.

Well, you know, it looks as if he's heading back to his old territory.

Yeah, the real test is going to be when he finds out his family isn't there.

Well, he'll just follow the fact, that's all. Oh, no, he can't. The fire wiped

out all traces of scent.

Oh, yeah.

Well, sir, if he does find them, it'll be strictly because of that sixth sense

that we know so little about.

Yeah, if he does find them is right.

Now, don't tell me you don't think he will.

Well, I don't know about this sixth sense business, but I'll be interested

finding out.

You know, I'd also be interested in finding out... How did you keep Paula

this experiment?

Believe me, it wasn't easy.

Boy, he's moving awfully fast with a small lion cub.

Maybe the battery's dying out.

It shouldn't. We're brand new. It's the last three weeks.

He's doing better than 30 miles an hour.

Well, that's ridiculous.

Of course it's ridiculous.

30 miles an hour?

Yeah.

Well, no lion cub can run that fast.

Well, not unless he's being chased by an animal that can run 31 miles an hour.

We'd better get over there.

There's nothing here but an ostrich.

An ostrich is sure as egg don't eat cubs.

Yeah, but they do travel at 30 miles an hour.

Don't think.

Well, let's check them out.

Okay, hang on, Joe Jack. I'll try.

Hurry up.

I'm coming. I'm coming.

Hurry up, Mars. I'm coming. I got it right here.

What are you doing?

Well, let's explain that one.

He ate it. He ate it.

How did he get it? How do I know how he got it?

The problem is, how are we going to find one lost cub?

We're miles from where we left him.

Well, I don't know how we're going to find it, but I know we better do

or we're going to have to answer to Paula.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, you got a point there.

Paula Tracy calling Dad.

Come in, please.

That's trouble.

Paula Tracy calling Dad.

Come in, please.

Yes. Dad?

Yes, Paula?

How's the cub? Are you still in contact with it?

Well, he first went to the old territory, as we expected.

And then?

Well, he's moved into the bush.

We're looking for him now.

But don't worry. Everything's under control.

Oh, I'm not worried, Dad.

Well, I'm glad to hear that, honey.

Well, how's everything at the compound, huh?

Oh, everything's just fine.

Hedley's here, and he's feeding Clarence. That's nice.

Oh, Judy.

Oh, Judy?

Oh, well, Judy's around. About that cub, Dad. I just want you to know that he's

in very good hands.

Well, thank you, honey. It's very nice of you to say so.

And we'll keep in touch.

Now... Shouldn't sound a bit worried.

In good hands, she said.

In very good hands, indeed.

Oh, if he only knew what I really meant.

Secrets? Much too good to share, Headley.

Well, that does about does it, Clarence, old boy.

By the way, do you brush after every meal?

I can't tell what's going to happen. At this age, even a hyena's a danger.

All kinds of things can happen to it. Even if it's a hyena, it's a danger.

I think it's hopeless here.

Let's set over to where Hedley said that pride was.

You know, you're beginning to worry more about that cub than you are the

experiment. Hedley calling Marsh Tracy.

You read me?

Glad that's not Paula.

Hedley calling Marsh Tracy.

Hedley calling Marsh Tracy.

You read me?

Yes, Hedley Marsh here.

Where are you? At the compound?

Uh, no, I'm at that stream about ten miles south of Bazooka Village.

I've been checking on that pride of lion for you. You know, the one that Paula's

cub belonged to.

Well, I'd hardly call it Paula's cub.

Oh, don't be for stickity, Marsh. You know what I mean.

Well, the pride's moved out from the ravine where the fever trees were. I

thought you'd like to know.

Well, where have they gone?

Well, who knows? Does it matter?

Well, yes, it matters a lot. We've lost the cub.

Lost it?

Now, how could you possibly do that when he was wearing one of your special

transmitters as a nectar?

Look, it so happens that an ostrich... I don't think you believe me.

It doesn't matter how it happened, Hedley. The point is that we've lost

Now, do you want to help us find him?

Yes, of course.

Well, we're just north of the Ambrosie Plain, about three miles east of the

river. Can you join us here?

Yes, of course.

But how are you going to find one small lion cub in all that bush? That's a

tough job.

We'll find him.

Think they could be Judy's?

Well, Jack, you're about as bad as Paul. Every time you see chimpanzee tracks,

they just have to be Judy's.

Just a thought.

Oh, Marsh, we're wasting our time out here. Oh, don't be pessimistic, Jack.

Now, I dare say the cub's not having an easy time of it.

I only hope the little chap's lucky enough or clever enough to stay alive.

are a danger.

There's a cloudburst up in the mountains.

It should raise the water level of the river in just about time, too.

Otherwise, we'd have a lot of thirsty animals to worry about.

I'm more worried about that cub.

Dad should have called in by now.

Paula, Tracy calling Dr. Tari. Come in, Dad. Over.

Paula, Tracy calling Dr. Tari. Come in.

Hedley here. Hello, Paula.

Hedley, is Dad there?

Oh, wait, I'll get him for you.

Marsh! Marsh!

Hedley, is the cub with you?

Well, no.

We seem to have lost it for the moment, but... Oh, here's Jack. Jack, it's

Paula. She wants to know about the cub.

Oh, Hedley.

Hi, Paula.

Hey, look, about the cub.

Well, it's like this. We had a little trouble and...

We've lost them.

I'm not particularly worried, but tell me, how can you lose that cub with that

electronic device tied around its neck?

Here's Marsh.

Paula?

Well, we, uh, it seems that the cub lost the transmitter, and, well, it seems

that an ostrich found it, and, um...

Well, you know how an ostrich will eat almost anything.

Oh, no.

We found the ostrich, but we don't know where the cub is.

We're looking for it now.

Honey, I'm sorry.

This was something that nobody could foresee.

Well, don't worry about it too much, Dad. I told you, the cub's in good

Yes, I'm glad you feel that way about it.

I promise you, we'll find the cub.

We just sort of lost it.

Temporarily. Okay, Dad, over and out.

Out.

I'll say she took it well.

It's a good thing I have a lot more confidence in Judy than I do in Dad's

electronic devices.

What's the matter, Mike?

I was just wondering how the cub managed to lose that transmitter.

Somebody or some animal took it away from him.

Judy? Who else?

Then I better do something about it.

Why not try telling Marsh the truth?

Tell him you sent Judy out to watch the cow.

He never should have started this experiment in the first place. Risking

life of a young animal.

Paula, we have to experiment or we'll never learn anything. Unless we take a

small risk once in a while.

That's the essence of what we're trying to do here.

To make a better life for all the animals.

Can't you understand that?

All I understand is Dad has endangered the life of an animal that can't even

care for himself.

Now I'm going to go out there and find that cub.

Paula.

You don't even know where to look for him.

No, but I do know where to find Judy. She took her fishing rod, didn't she?

to tell her what I really think.

Well, she's going to find out sooner or later.

What do you mean, Ma?

I don't think we'll ever find that cub.

Paula calling Dr. Harry. Come in, Dad.

Yes, Paula.

Where are you? At the compound?

No, Dad. I've joined in the search.

I'm at the Eula Riverbed.

How are you? Have you had any luck? Well, no, not yet.

Look, we're about six miles northeast of the bend in the river.

Henry's about, oh, eight miles to the south of us. And I've asked some of the

natives to search the riverbanks. What area would you like me to take?

Well, continue down the riverbed.

I'll tell Hedy to head north and we'll go on west.

Out. Out. Let's go.

Judy, I thought you were keeping an eye on that cub.

What a fine spy you turned out to be.

Okay, Judy, let's forget this fishing bit. Now show me where the cub is.

Come on, Judy, show me where the cub is.

Judy.

You mean that cub's out there somewhere all alone?

Oh,

Judy, if

you could only talk to the other animals, they could tell us where the

I'll tell you what we do.

You stay here in case that cub comes back, and I'm going to go out and look

the bush, okay?

Oh, Judy, if you could only talk to the other animals, they could tell us where

the cub is.

Thank you.

awesome baby animal and the mother might think it was threatening the baby.

are a danger.

I think we're in the right general area.

You want to head back over this way?

Yeah, I'll join you right away. Bring you some expert tracking help.

Thank you.

I have a horrible instinctive kind of feeling.

Oh?

Yeah. It's going to take more than Hedley's expert tracking help to find

cub. Well, who's the pessimist now?

You might save a little for me.

And it's not the same pride.

Well, they'll kill him. And if I don't release it and it is their cup, they'll

attack us.

You know, that little cub's family thought I had stolen its cub.

That's right.

Well, the pride simply went looking for its lost offspring.

It's like any family would.

So that's why the pride left the ravine.

Paul, um, you should have told me that you sent Judy after that cub. Now, I

certainly hope you've learned a lesson from all this.

Yes, Dad, I realize the cub belongs in the bush, and I have learned a lesson.

I dare say Judy's learned a lesson, too.