Natural World: The Real Jungle Book Bear The Jungle Book’s Baloo the bear
character is based on the secretive sloth bear who lives in India’s wildest
places. The real Baloo does chase fancy ants, but his life is a lot tougher
than that of his fictional friend. Narrated by David Attenborough, this is the
first film ever made on these shy creatures and it follows a young male called
Baloo as he grows up in the harsh Karnataka landscape, fending off foes and
finding food. Baloo’s mother is also nearby with two new cubs on her back,
trying to keep them safe from prowling leopards.
