To protect his wolf family, Mowgli decides to leave his home and head toward the "Man-Village," guided by his mentor, the black panther . Along the way, he encounters:
The peace of Mowgli's upbringing is shattered when , a fearsome tiger bearing scars from humans, senses the boy’s presence. Viewing humans as a threat to the jungle's safety, the tiger demands Mowgli be turned over to him, vowing to kill anyone who protects him. The Journey
: A laid-back sloth bear who rescues Mowgli and teaches him the "Bare Necessities" of life, encouraging Mowgli to use his human "tricks" (tools and inventions) which Bagheera had previously discouraged.