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As Baloo celebrates Banana Day, he describes the favorite foods of the dormouse, the migratory birds of the Wadden Sea and the griffon vulture.

When a young crocodile is kidnapped, the friends set out to rescue it, learning about birds such as puffins, ibises and gannets along the way.

Mowgli's teachers explain how food, a precious commodity in the wild, sparks competition among animals such as wolverines, ravens, bears and wolves.

Baloo delivers lessons about the habits and hazards faced by egg-laying creatures such as softshell turtles, migrating salmon and northern gannets.

Mowgli gets an education in animals with strange appearances, such as the mud-dwelling Russian desman, the giant salamander and the cuttlefish.

As he flaunts his shiny new necklace, Mowgli learns about how colorful plumage, eye-catching displays and fierce battles help animals attract mates.

While helping nurse a sick buffalo calf back to health, Mowgli learns about the behaviors of herd animals such as argali, reindeer and elk.

As a mighty roar echoes through the jungle, Baloo and Bagheera explain how animals such as the pika and great bustard use sound to communicate.

When a drought strikes, the jungle animals look to other types of wildlife, such as bears and hedgehogs, for survival strategies when water is scarce.

In Mowgli's quest to determine which animal is the bravest, he learns about creatures that don't need size and strength to be brave or clever.

While training Mowgli to climb, Baloo cites examples of animals from which he should take inspiration, including bears, chameleons and alpine ibex.

Mowgli's scrape with Jacala, who's suffering a toothache, brings up some fun facts about animals with different types of teeth -- or no teeth at all!

To prepare for a race against Phaona, Mowgli learns about animals, such as ospreys and chipmunks, that rely on speed and tactics for survival.

Mowgli's unwillingness to share his new rubber ball prompts some stories of how selfishness among species of animals can be harmful.

Upset after being beaten by a friend in a contest of strength, Mowgli learns some lessons about competition and cooperation in the animal world.

After a failed hunting expedition, Mowgli gets some pointers about how other animals, including jackals and minks, catch their prey.

When Mowgli decides to live alone, Baloo, Bagheera and a new friend praise the benefits of family life, as enjoyed by polar bears, coatis and cranes.

As Bagheera weighs a risky trip into the man-village, Mowgli and the jungle animals learn about interactions between humans and wildlife.

While Baloo tries to steal honey from a hive, he tells Mowgli about nectar-thieving bees and resin-collecting ants, as well as beetles and hornets.

With Shere Khan in pursuit, bird Darzi tells Mowgli about the wildlife near South America's Iguaçú Falls, including rattlesnakes, coatis and birds.

Mowgli learns the importance of making food supplies last as Baloo explains the habits of animals that live in the harsh conditions of the Arctic.

On a trip to the river, Mowgli's animal friends teach him about giant marine creatures, including basking sharks, sperm whales and polar bears.

During a fishing lesson with Baloo, Mowgli also learns about animals that feed in aquatic environments, including turtles, otters and bears.

Mowgli learns about animals and their homes, including beaver lodges, underground bee colonies and cleverly heated anthills.

Baloo shares with Mowgli his knowledge of the animals of Japan, including monkeys that bathe in hot springs, fiddler crabs and red-crowned cranes.

Baloo explains to Mowgli how to take advantage of his surroundings to stay safe, then teaches him fun facts about baby animals in the Arctic.