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Discover the wild adventures of Mowgli and his animal friends
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Meet the Characters
Shere Khan
The fearsome Bengal tiger and main antagonist of the story.
Baloo
The laid-back and lovable bear who becomes Mowgli's teacher.
Bagheera
The wise and protective black panther who guides Mowgli.
Raksha
The mother wolf who adopts and raises Mowgli as her own.
Kaa
The hypnotic and cunning python with mysterious motives.
Mowgli
The young human boy raised by wolves in the jungle.
Interactive Stories
Mowgli's River Adventure
Help Mowgli navigate the treacherous river and avoid Shere Khan!
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Night in the Jungle
Explore the jungle at night with Bagheera. What will you discover?
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The Lost Temple
Join Baloo on a quest to find the mysterious lost temple of the jungle.
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Bagheera the Panther
Bagheera is a wise and protective black panther. In reality, black panthers are melanistic leopards or jaguars, not a separate species.
Baloo the Bear
Baloo is based on the sloth bear native to the Indian subcontinent. These bears are insectivorous and have a shaggy coat with a distinctive white V on their chest.
Shere Khan the Tiger
Shere Khan represents the Bengal tiger, the national animal of India. These majestic cats can weigh up to 660 pounds and are excellent swimmers.
Kaa the Python
Kaa is likely based on the Indian python or reticulated python. These non-venomous constrictors can grow up to 20 feet long and are excellent swimmers.
King Louie the Orangutan
While orangutans don't naturally occur in India, King Louie represents the great apes. Orangutans are highly intelligent and share 97% of their DNA with humans.
The Wolf Pack
The wolves in The Jungle Book are based on Indian wolves. These social animals live in packs and have a complex hierarchical structure.
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