The Jungle Book · Character
Machua Appa
An experienced elephant catcher who leads the keddah operations.
minor
First appearance: Toomai of the Elephants
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The head-tracker who praises Little Toomai's skill and brings him to Petersen Sahib's attention.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Elephant keddah operators
- Protagonist
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's world and jungle elders
- Mowgli's mentors and allies
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