Ep. 22: Maya assumes captain duties and discovers the fascinating world of ants.
Aired on September 9, 1975

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Maya takes on the role of captain for a day, gaining insight into the daily lives of ants and developing a fondness for them. The environment is constantly active, and she experiences joy within their kingdom. In contrast, Willie remains deeply opposed to this arrangement. Due to previous negative encounters, specifically an incident involving a horse's tail, he harbors strong reservations about the insects. He refuses to endure their demanding rules again, maintaining a stance of disagreement with Maya’s newfound appreciation for the ant society.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Flip faces a carnivorous plant while training for the grasshopper long hop championship
- Ep. 19 · Willie introduces Maya to an unusual trampoline game using a liana.
- Ep. 20 · Maya and Willie seek cave shelter from storm and meet stinkbug and daddy-long legs
- Ep. 21 · Maya and Willie encounter a landslide blocking the cicada nest exit.
- Ep. 22 · Maya assumes captain duties and discovers the fascinating world of ants.
- Ep. 23 · Maya and friends attempt to rescue a captive cricket from its window cage
- Ep. 24 · Maya and Willie wander lost in dense fog while seeking direction from Flip
- Ep. 25 · Maya discovers a distorted world where leaves are butterflies and branches hide a helpful wasp.
- Ep. 26 · Locusts threaten the insect paradise, forcing Flip to devise a solution.