Abandoned as a baby and raised by wolves, Mowgli grows up happily in the jungle, until the man-eating tiger, Shere Khan, discovers where he is.

Worried for his safety, Bagheera the panther leads Mowgli to the Man-village.

On the way they meet a lovable bear called Baloo, but when Mowgli starts to embrace the bear's carefree way of life, Bagheera worries the Man-cub is heading for danger.