Bombyx mori their lifecycle, and enclose themselves in a cocoon made up of raw silk produced by the salivary glands. The final molt from larva to pupa takes place within the cocoon, which provides a vital layer of protection during the vulnerable, almost motionless pupal state. Many other Lepidoptera produce cocoons, but only a few—the Bombycidae, in particular the genus "Bombyx", and the Saturniidae, in particular the genus "Antheraea"—have been exploited for fabric production. If the animal is allowed to survive after spinning its cocoon and through the pupal phase of its lifecycle, it releases proteolytic enzymes to make a hole in
Dōbutsu no Mori (film) of approximately ¥1.7 billion ($16,216,731) by the end of its theatrical run in 2007, making it the 17th highest-grossing film of that year when combining it with its December 2006 box office total. "Dōbutsu no Mori" was released on region 2 DVD in Japan on July 25, 2007 by VAP. First-print copies also included an "Animal Crossing"-themed carrying pouch. Dōbutsu no Mori (film) , also known as Animal Crossing: The Movie, is a 2006 Japanese animated film directed by Jōji Shimura and based on the "Animal Crossing" video game series. It was produced by Nintendo, OLM, Inc. and VAP and