Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of Earth,
can no longer stand the terrible destruction
plaguing our planet.
She sends five magic rings to five special young people...
Kwame from Africa, with the power of Earth.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America... Wheeler, with the power of fire.
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From Eastern Europe... Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia... Gi, with the power of water.
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And from South America... Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon Earth's greatest champion...
Captain Planet!
Captain Planet: The power is yours!
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[ Laughter and chatter ]
It was a great idea to stop here on the way home, Gi.
But it looks like monkeys and Chinese dragons don't mix.
In the Chinese culture, the dragon is an ancient symbol
of power, fertility, and well-being.
Different people have different traditions.
[ Sniffing ]
Well, here's one thing we all have in common... food.
I'm ready to chow down on some chow mein.
Mm.
You'd better take it easy, Wheeler.
This is not the type of Chinese food
you're used to eating.
What do you mean? It's great.
Really?
I didn't know you liked duck feet soup
and squid in its own ink.
[ Gagging ]
Ugh, suddenly, I don't feel so good.
Oh, I feel like there's a dragon in my stomach.
Hey, a drugstore.
Sort of.
They sell herbal remedies, Wheeler.
In my village, we have been using them for centuries.
Oh, I'll swallow a whole garden
if it'll make me feel better.
Hello. Wheeler here has...
Say no more.
I can see he has oversampled our spicy delicacies.
This special tea will help sooth the fire in his stomach.
You must drink it all at once.
[ Sniffs ] Okay.
Mm... Mm!
Hey. It's not bad. What's in it?
Ginseng, ma huang, white willow, rhino horn.
Rhino horn?
Yes. We have used it for generations.
You don't make rhino burgers, do you?
You shouldn't use rhinos for anything!
But, Gi, natural things
are an important part of traditional medicine.
So what? Rhinos are an endangered species.
What's the big deal with using a little of its horn?
Poachers kill the whole rhino to get it.
Oh!
[ Chattering ]
Only a minute amount of rhino horn
is used in the tea
because it is so costly.
Really? Where would one buy a rhino horn?
I must confess, buying is difficult
because selling rhino horns is illegal.
However, I have my sources.
But horns are extremely expensive.
This one costs $12,000.
Plunder: I'll give you $20,000 for the lot.
Take it or leave it.
I must consult with my partner mister, uh, Plunder.
Watch how quickly these dirt-poor poachers
grab the cash.
Once I corner the horn market, I'll drive the price
so high it'll give the buyers nosebleeds.
[ Laughs ]
My apologies, Mr. Plunder.
But we must provide for our families.
And there are only a few rhinos left.
Your price is too low.
What?! Now listen here.
Come quick.
[ Men shouting ]
Look.
The men have flushed out two rhinos.
This is highway robbery!
But I'll give you $25,000 for the horns.
I'm sorry. There are others who will pay more.
[ Coughs ] More?
Who dares to horn in on my profits?
It's a real jungle out there, boss.
[ Gunfire, shouting ]
Whoa!
[ Laughs ]
Come on, you klutz. Get with the program.
How big a target do you need?
[ Gunshot ]
Nice shot, mother.
But why are we hunting African rhinos
if their horns are less valuable than the Asian horns?
If we're gonna corner the market
and squeeze Looten Plunder out,
we have to eliminate all the rhinos.
Now shut up and shoot.
[ Gunshot ]
Ugh, I don't know how much more subcontinent hopping
my stomach can take.
China one minute, India the next.
Shh, there's the poachers' camp.
We must take them by surprise.
Da. Let us go for it.
Now.
Wheeler: Drop it, buddy.
[ Gasps ]
Where are the others?
Please do not arrest me.
I am just the cook.
[ Chatters ]
Come on, Suchi. Give me a break.
Where are the rhino horns?
Gone.
I-I don't not know where.
Gi: He's right.
There aren't any horns here.
Yes. But I think I know where we can find them.
All right. Looten Plunder's business card,
our ticket to ride.
China, here we come.
Oh, my poor stomach doesn't even know
what time zone it's in.
At least you're on the right track, Planeteers.
But you must work fast
before poachers drive the rhinos to extinction.
Is it really that bad, Gaia?
Rhinos have existed on Earth for 40 million years.
But in less than a century,
their most dangerous predator,
man, has reduced rhino numbers from millions
to only a few thousand.
And poaching in Asia and Africa is still big business.
Then maybe we should split into two teams.
Be careful, Planeteers.
Many poachers are just poor people
trying to feed their families.
But some are ruthless killers.
Man: Cut off the horn.
Kwame: Do not do this!
Earth.
Poachers. Take cover, Sergeant.
Sergeant?
We thought you were poachers.
We are park rangers. Who are you?
We are the Planeteers.
Seeing the chainsaw, we thought the rhino was...
Dead? No.
Just sedated.
My partner is a vet.
He is dehorning the rhino.
That way, it will be worthless to poachers
who prize the horns for use in potions
or as handles for rhino-horn daggers.
We also relocate animals to preserves
that are protected or the harder for poachers to reach.
Doesn't that hurt?
It is painless.
Rhino horns are made of keratin,
like our fingernails and hair.
There are no nerves.
What's that?
A special salve to promote healing
and prevent infection.
The problem is that the horns grow back very quickly,
which makes the program expensive.
And without horns, it's harder for rhino mothers
to protect their babies.
All this because of poachers.
And there are many of them and few of us.
A particularly ruthless mother-and-son team
is working this area.
But they keep givin' us the slip.
That sounds like the Slaughters.
Wheeler: Bingo. Our ship has come in.
It was nice of Plunder to leave his card.
Over there.
The horns are probably in these crates.
Bummer. It's just a bunch of vases.
We better get out of here before someone finds us.
[ Squeaking ]
[ Chattering ]
Suchi! Whoa!
Check it out!
[ Vases shattering ]
Wheeler, you are fantastic.
Glad you noticed, babe.
Plunder: I told you we had rats on this tub.
Don't worry, Mr. Plunder.
I'll use me rhino-horn dagger
to cut out the problem.
You know what we do with rats... exterminate them.
Blow it out your ears.
Wind.
Ah!
- [ Gasps ] - [ Grunts ]
Fire!
Aah!
Abandon ship! It's gonna blow!
Come on, guys. This way.
Ma-Ti: Hurry!
[ Shouting ]
Well, Plunder's fortune is now on its way
to the harbor floor.
Yeah. But Plunder got away.
And who knows what that scuzzball's gonna do next.
Probably butcher more rhinos.
[ Coughing ]
Those enviro-menaces will pay for this with their hides!
I can't believe anyone could be this cruel.
Look.
How did this baby escape?
It must have been hidden in the brush.
Even its tiny horn is worth something.
Don't be afraid. We're not gonna hurt you.
He is very weak.
What are we going to do with him?
He is too young to survive alone.
We must take him with us until we can relocate him
to a sanctuary.
Ah, there's a camp along the banks of the river.
And we are lucky.
They are getting arrogant and sloppy.
Come in, headquarters.
Our location is...
Bring 'em on in. We'll buy 'em all.
Cheep.
What now, Mabu?
We keep an eye on the camp
and wait for the authorities to arrive.
All the authority you need is right here.
Kwame: Mame Slaughter.
The Slaughters are always shaking things up.
So true. Earth.
Aah!
The gun!
Oh!
Nice going!
Unfortunately, the camp has now been alerted.
Then I better cool their heels.
Water.
Aah!
[ All shouting ]
I could use your talents more often.
They will take care of the rest.
Looks like you're all washed up.
Now that we've cleaned out this poachers' nest,
we can head for home.
The game's not over yet, Planeteers.
Now what are we gonna do, mother?
Shut up. I'm thinking.
[ Alarm ringing ] What the...
Jailbreak!
Okay, Plunder. What gives?
I hate helping you,
but I hate the Planeteers more.
Unfortunately, I agree.
I propose we join forces,
not only to bring the rhinos to extinction
but the Planeteers, as well.
And get rich in the process.
Oh, great idea, mother.
It's a deal, Plunder. Where do we start?
Where we can do the most damage, of course.
Of all the rhinos, the northern white is the rarest.
Perfect Planeteer bait.
Gaia: They're at it again, Planeteers.
Poachers are hunting the northern white rhinos.
There are less than 30 left in the entire world.
This killing must be stopped.
The slaughters have escaped.
I just spoke to Mabu.
And we know where they are.
We must return to Africa and help Mabu.
[ Trumpeting ]
The old, predictable Planeteer pests have arrived.
Everything's right on plan, Mr. Plunder.
I don't think our buyers
will notice a little Planeteer puree
in with their powdered rhino horns, do you?
Mabu: You won't get away with this.
Oh, no? The Planeteers wouldn't dare
put up a fight as long as you're our guests.
Yeah. They'll go like meek little lambs...
No, no. Make that meek little rhinos...
To the Slaughters. [ Laughing ]
Where is Mabu?
He should have been here to meet us.
Well, at least everything seems all right.
The rhinos are okay.
Yeah. But you ain't.
Come on, Planeteers. Let's kick some Bleak.
I wouldn't if I were you.
We have your pals, the rhino rangers.
If you behave yourself,
you get your friends back in one piece.
And we'll get the rhinos in two.
Now move it!
Bozhe moi! We can not make a break
without endangering the rangers.
And we can not call Captain Planet from down here.
Maybe we can bounce our beams up that chute.
It's worth a shot.
With this sophisticated satellite tracking device,
there won't be a white rhino standing by dinner.
Happy hunting!
Nobody's looking. Let's go for it.
Let our powers combine. Earth.
Fire.
Wind.
Water.
Heart.
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Bleak: Talk about your horns a'plenty.
Come on, Stalker. Let's ravage some rhinos.
Let's put a little different spin on this situation.
[ Shouting ]
Watch your step. It's a doozy.
[ Both groaning ]
Oh, no! Oh, no!
Ah, ah, ah. Let's play fair.
What do ya say we even the odds a bit?
Now the rhinos are protected from you.
And you're protected from them, [Laughs] sort of.
[ Both screaming ]
I wonder how Cap's doing.
Wheeler: Better than us.
I think we should eliminate all witnesses.
Don't you, plunder?
Seems prudent.
Oh, I've been looking forward to this.
Me to, Mame.
Time to take a powder.
[ Coughing ]
Hope you didn't pin all your hopes on this plan.
Way to go, Cap.
That was incredible.
Ma-Ti: Ah, the rhinos are safe for now.
But until people stop buying rhino-horn products,
our little friend here is in danger.
Please sit down.
As thanks for all your help,
I have prepared a special South African dish.
Smells great, Mabu.
And I finally got my appetite back.
Mm. I love pasta.
Uh, what pasta?
It is grubworm stew.
Do you think we should tell Wheeler?
All: Nah.
[ Laughter ]
Go, Planet!
Rhinos may not be the cutest animals in the world,
but they are a part of nature's rich diversity.
To kill an endangered animal just for its horn or skin
is not only wrong, but illegal.
Unfortunately, some places in the world
are not enforcing the law.
And rhinos continue to be hunted toward extinction.
So please do not buy rhino or any other
endangered animal products. Remember...
Together: The power is yours!
Go, Planet!
When planning a landscape for a home or business,
keep the environment in mind.
Grass for lawns and golf courses
requires huge amounts of water,
which is scarce in money places.
But every region has plants
that are adapted to local conditions.
So if you live in a drought-prone area,
landscape with plants
that do not need a lot of extra water.
By using plants suited for your local environment...
you can have a beautiful yard.
Together: The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water! Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
♪ Captain Planet
♪ He's our hero
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ He's our powers magnified
♪ And he's fighting on the planet's side ♪
♪ Captain Planet
♪ He's our hero
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ Gonna help him put asunder
♪ Bad guys who like to loot and plunder ♪
You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!
♪ We're the Planeteers, you can be one, too ♪
♪ 'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do ♪
♪ Looting and polluting is not the way ♪
♪ Hear what Captain Planet has to say ♪
The power is yours!
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