Bagheera: The Stealthy Heart of *The Jungle Book*
From Captivity to the Cover: Bagheera’s Story The rustle of leaves, the silent glide, a flash of emerald eyes – Bagheera, the black panther, is an unforgettable presence in Rudyard Kipling’s *The Jungle E-book* and its many diversifications. Greater than only a predator, Bagheera embodies knowledge, loyalty, and the enduring wrestle between the wild and…