Akela (The Jungle Book) Mowgli has been rejected by humanity and the pack is threatened with extinction by a rampaging pack of dholes, Akela joins the battle and fights to the death, finally dying in Mowgli's company ("Red Dog", in "The Second Jungle Book"). Akela did this for the love of Mowgli and his death is a major factor in Mowgli's decision to finally return to human society at the age of 17. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of scouting, based aspects of Cub Scouting on Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli Stories. In Cub Scouting, the terms "Law of the Pack," "Akela" (the leader of a group),
The Jungle Book (1994 film) 38 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads: ""Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book" may not hew as closely to the book as its title suggests, but it still offers an entertaining live-action take on a story best known in animated form." The film was nominated for Excellence in Media's 1994 Golden Angel Award for best motion picture. The film was adapted into a 1996 game, which includes clips from the film, while providing an original story and new characters. The game follows the player in his/her quest to save the jungle. Soldiers have stolen King