"The Jungle Book" made India's sloth bear famous, serving as inspiration for the character Baloo. But little is actually known about this mostly nocturnal species. For three years, scientists filmed these elusive creatures day and night, focusing on an adolescent fittingly named Baloo. After two years under his mother's care, he must now venture out on his own. Remote-controlled cameras offer insight into the sloth bear's life, and even capture a behavior never before filmed.
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by Marina Kennedy - October 24, 2024
Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of the region’s most festive Halloween tradition. Boo at the Zoo presented by Constellation is happening this weekend, 10/26 and 10/27 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm....
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by Blair Ingenthron - March 18, 2023
Opening March 31, The Jungle Book will debut at Gamut Theatre for one weekend only! After the success of last year's production of Panchatantra Tales, Gamut's Young Acting Company will partner again with Rasika School of Dance to present this classic story. This play is co-directed by Gamut's Execut...
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by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the final production of its 2017-18 season: the world premiere of JUNGLE BOOK, a boldly re-imagined family friendly stage adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Rudyard Kipling's beloved classic. From the creators of Asolo Rep's 2017 hit production of Twenty Thousa...
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