Mowgli is a fictional character from Rudyard Kipling's collection of stories titled "The Jungle Book." He is a young boy who is raised by a pack of wolves in the Indian jungle after being lost as a baby. Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle, befriends various animals, and faces challenges from predators like Shere Khan, the tiger. The stories explore themes of belonging, identity, and the struggle between civilization and the wild. Mowgli's adventures highlight his relationships with other characters, such as Baloo, the bear, and Bagheera, the black panther, who guide and protect him throughout his journey.