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 bears carefree way of life Bagheera worries the Man-cub is heading for danger.