Mowgli turns on Baloo and runs away, prompting him and Bagheera to split up and search for the boy. However, when Bagheera explains that Mowgli is easy prey for Shere Khan the tiger and that he's not safe in the jungle, even with Baloo's diligent protection, Baloo realizes he has a point and agrees to tell Mowgli the difficult truth. Baloo is initially opposed to bringing Mowgli to the Man Village, wanting to raise him as a son. Baloo is also patient and strong his only apparent weakness is that he's ticklish. Like in the novel, Baloo is one of Mowgli's mentors and friends. In this version, Baloo (voiced by Phil Harris) is portrayed as a friendly, even-tempered character who lives a responsibility-free lifestyle, seemingly far removed from the law teacher in Kipling's book.