- Mowgli:
A boy raised by wolves in the jungle.
- Baloo:
A laid-back bear who teaches Mowgli about the jungle.
- Bagheera:
A wise and protective black panther who guides Mowgli through the jungle.
- Kaa:
A sly and hypnotic python who attempts to eat Mowgli.
- Shere Khan:
A powerful and fearsome tiger who wants to kill Mowgli.
Other Characters:
- Akela:
The wise and just leader of the wolf pack that raises Mowgli.
- Raksha:
Mowgli's adoptive wolf mother.
- Nisha:
Mowgli's adoptive wolf sister.
- Grey Brother:
One of Mowgli's adoptive wolf brothers.
- Flunkey:
A cowardly monkey.
- King Louie:
A powerful and eccentric ape who wants to learn the secret of fire from Mowgli.
- Colonel Hathi:
The pompous leader of the elephant herd.
- Winifred, Henrietta and Abigail:
Three gossipy vultures who serve as comic relief.