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The Jungle Book · Character
Hathi
A wise old elephant who tells the story of how the tiger got his stripes.
minor
First appearance: mowgli s brothers
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- Other
Character groups
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's world and jungle elders
- Mowgli's mentors and allies
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