Natural World · SEASON 31
The Real Jungle Book Bear
Episode 13 · 2012-04-05
- Documentary
Episode overview
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.
59 minutes
Season 31 episodes
1. My Life as a Turkey2011-08-01
2. Empire of the Desert Ants2011-08-10
3. Heligan: Secrets of the Lost Garden2011-08-17
4. Komodo - Secrets of the Dragon2011-08-24
5. The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales2011-08-31
6. Animal House2011-09-07
7. Jungle Gremlins of Java2012-01-25
8. Tiger Dynasty2012-02-01
9. Grizzlies of Alaska2012-03-08
10. Madagascar: Lemurs and Spies2012-03-15
11. Zambezi2012-03-22
12. Queen of the Savannah2012-03-29
13. The Real Jungle Book Bear2012-04-05
14. Unnatural History Of London2012-06-18
