: Professor Balthazar is a benevolent genius and scientist who uses his inventions to solve problems for the citizens of Balthazar Town . He is often described as an ecologist and a promoter of peace and tolerance.
: The original run (1967–1978) consisted of 59 episodes over four seasons. Technical Note
: Little Tom is found safe, the panic subsides, and he officially becomes his father's assistant. Series Background
The ".avi" extension in your query suggests this is a digital video file commonly found on Internet Archive or media-sharing platforms. Ensure you are looking for the rather than the French forensic drama Balthazar , which also has a Season 2 Episode 4 (titled "Bad Encounter") but features much darker, adult-oriented themes.
: Created by Zlatko Grgić at Zagreb Film, the series is a hallmark of the Zagreb School of Animated Films.
: Professor Balthazar intervenes to solve the mystery. Using his signature process—pacing back and forth, activating his magical machine, and producing a unique invention—he resolves the confusion.
: When the zoo watchers find Tom's items in the cage and no sign of the boy, they panic, fearing the lion has eaten him.
This episode follows a theme of solving community problems through kind-hearted ingenuity.
