The series follows the adventures Leo, a young lion cub. Leo becomes king of the jungle when his father, the previous king of the jungle is killed by a human hunter.
Episodes
52
Aired
Fall 1965
Score
6.1
Popularity
#4611
AnimalsKidsMale ProtagonistSchoolEnvironmentalEpisodic
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