The man behind the Disney story “ jungle book”

The Wolf Child, 1889. In the Bulandshahr region of the Indian forests, there resided Dina Sanichar, a feral child of merely six years old. Sanichar lived amidst a wild wolf pack, adapting to their ways and partaking in their activities. This remarkable case serves as a vivid demonstration of the impact of environmental factors on human behavior. It exemplifies how the availability of resources, the upbringing environment, and the ability to adapt to surroundings during childhood can shape an individual’s physical and mental abilities, ultimately ensuring survival.

The extraordinary narrative of Sanichar captivated the imagination of Rudyard Kipling, who drew inspiration from it for his renowned work, “The Jungle Book.” Subsequently, Disney transformed this literary masterpiece into various cinematic adaptations.

By Rachael Shieley