Eh, Dr. Dolittle, I presume. Welcome to my den. Would you like a fish?
Oh, no, thank you. I've eaten already.
Hey, the beaver offers you a fish, you take the fish.
I've heard good things about you from some of the Bay Area families.
From the Bay Area families. Really? [chuckles] What are you guys, some kind of mafia?
Mafia? No. We don't know nothing about no mafia, do we, boys?
I'm just a simple fisherman who's blessed with many friends. Perhaps you will be one of them.
What do you guys want from me?
Well, I'm losing my territory.
What, the other animals moving in on you or something?
Yeah, the human kind. They're cutting down our homes, busting up families. Word is they're cutting down the whole forest.
Guys, you're talking to the wrong person. You need to contact one of those nature groups like the Sierra Club or, um--
It has to be you, Doc. You're the only one who knows how to speak human.
Yeah, we can't fight humans on our own. They got guns, knives, pullout couches. Sure, I got rabies. I could bite somebody. But I can only do so much!
You guys have no idea what I'm talking about, do you?
Sure, I do. It's man against nature. But with you on our side, I like the odds.
Me on your side? I didn't say I was gonna help you. I didn't say.
Doctor, before you say no, I would like you to see what we're talking about.
Squirrel [sniffling]
It's gone. Everything, gone.
[narrating]
So we all moved to the forest and waited for Archie to arrive. While the family settled, it was time I started looking out for number one.
[chuckles]
Huh? ♪ Doo-do-do-do-doo ♪ This looks like as good a place as any. Ah, the simple pleasures of life. Holy lord! That wolf is a fox! I hope I don't have dog breath, you know, from licking my own-- Never mind. Oh, you like that, huh? Yeah, that was me. [chuckles] Plenty more where that came from.
"Grr" to you too. What is that, some kind of secret wild lady dog code for "You like me"? Yeah, I do some dancing. Here's a little move I call the back-scratcher. Pretty cool, huh? H-Hey, hot lady, wait. Where you going? Call me!
[narrating]
And so, the big day finally came, and I had a feeling the fur was gonna fly.
Okay, everybody, you all know why we're here. We're about to try to do something that's never been done before. Everyone thinks we can't pull this off, and they got their blades sharpened and their trucks ready to roll. But we're gonna prove 'em wrong, right? That's right. Now I want everybody to put their claws together. How about a big round of applause for the bear that's gonna lead the way? Let's hear it for Archie!
[animal murmuring]
Yeah! Come on!
Are you ready to save the forest? ♪ Put your paws up Put your paws up, come on, now ♪
Squirrel Is this some kind of joke?
Hey, I wanna go serious on ya for a second. I know I've got my work cut out for me, but with your help I know one thing... [whispers] Now. Go.
♪♪ [piano intro]
♪♪ [up-tempo disco]
[off-key]
♪ I will survive ♪ ♪ Yes, I will survive ♪ ♪ As long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive ♪ ♪ Yes, I will survive ♪ ♪ As long as I know how to love I know I'll stay alive ♪♪ Everybody!
♪♪ [Archie humming]
FA Forest Animal
This show's over.
R Rabbit
Let's go fool around.
You got your work cut out for you, Doc.
♪♪ [fades]
Talking time's done. It's time to be bold for Ava.
H Hawk
He's going after the hive! He's going after the hive!
Boy, this cliff's higher than I remember.
So this is your big plan? Archie, you get back here right now! Come back in!
No way, Doc. I'm gonna do this or die trying.
That bear is one bad mother.
Archie, what are you doing? Archie, you get back in here right now. Stop playing!
I don't think I'm gonna win Ava by eating a bunch of worms. I'm never gonna feel happier than Sonny. I need to show her how much she means to me.
Yeah, and if you fall, it's gonna prove that you're stupid and dead, Archie.
S Sonny
What's going on around here? Oh, circus boy's got a new trick.
Okay, I got it. I got it.
That log ain't gonna hold him. And I know logs.
[log creaking]
Okay! Ohh!
Don't move, Archie! Don't move!
[bees buzzing]
What's happening? Hold still! I'll talk to them. Work something out. Don't you move.
They're stinging me! No, no!
[Bees buzzing]
I can't see! Ooh! They're stinging! Get away from me!
No, no, no! No attack! Hey! Stop!
B1 Bee #1
Defend the hive!
B1 Bee #1
Get the little guy!
B1 Bee #1
[Bee #2 yelling] [Jack Riley gasps]
Protect the hive! Attack!
Archie! Archie! Hey, Archie! Hey! [grunting]
Archie, get back in here!
S Sonny
Jump, circus boy!
Good job, Archie! Way to go, Archie! All right!
Squirrel Yeah! He did it!
P Porcupine
Woo! Woo! Woo!
That kid's got moxie. I love him.
Okay. Okay, what's the matter with you, huh? What'd you do something like that for, huh? Are you crazy?
S Sonny
I could have got that hive if I wanted it. Come on, Ava, before I get mad.
Sonny, we're not working out. So, take a hike.
Squirrel Bye-bye. Drive safe now. Buckle up.
Hey, Archie, you in there?
Man, I just stopped by to say so long.
Oh. Thanks. For everything.
She's in heat. Excuse me, Doc. I got to go save the species. [chuckles]
Oh. Go do your thing, Archie. Yeah, Archie. Archie! [chuckles] Oh, Archie.
[narrating]
Yeah, it was quite a summer.
Hey, Lucky. What are you doing?
What am I doing? Hmm. Let me phrase it this way. [clears throat, howling]
[wolf howling continues]
You too, huh?
