Dinky Di's facts for kids
Dinky Di's is a fun animated cartoon series from the early 1990s. It features animal heroes who act like humans, known as anthropomorphic animals. These brave heroes work together to protect our planet from harm and save animals and birds that are in danger.
The show was made in Australia by a company called Roo, and it was created by Mel Bradford. It teaches kids about how important it is to take care of the Earth and its creatures.
Who Are the Dinky Di's?
The heroes of the show are known as the "Friends on freedom's frontier." They are a very organized team with a special command center, a computer network, and cool, high-tech vehicles that can travel on land and in water.
- Aussie (a kangaroo) and Cass (a koala) lead the team.
- Other characters from all over the world also help them.
The Villain: Mr. Mephisto
The main bad guy in the series is a mysterious character named Mr. Mephisto. He has glowing red eyes and wants to cause environmental damage.
- Mr. Mephisto uses a group of animal villains to do his dirty work.
- His gang includes characters like Rancid Rat, Hugo Hyena, and Ganny Iguana.
- The Dinky Di's don't know who Mr. Mephisto really is. Finding out his true identity is a big step towards protecting the planet.
Why Was This Show Important?
Like other cartoons from that time that focused on nature, Dinky Di's taught children about their important role in protecting the Earth's fauna (animals) and flora (plants). It showed the real dangers that can happen when people are careless with our environment.
When the series was shown in Poland, it had a different title: Grupa specjalna Eko.
