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Timon and Pumbaa are a fictional Meerkat and Warthog duo first introduced in Disney 's popular 1994 animated film '' The Lion King ''. They are among Disney's most beloved characters for their comical antics and musical skills. Timon is known for claiming Pumbaa's ideas as his own, while Pumbaa has an unpleasant air about him - to put it bluntly, he stinks. However, Pumbaa is also a fierce Warrior , charging into battle like a battering ram, and taking great offense if anyone who's not his friend calls him a pig. TIMON AND PUMBAA IN ''THE LION KING'' Timon and Pumbaa are the best friends and Protector s of Simba , the Lion King of the Pride Lands. They found Simba as a young cub in the desert, and saved him from dying of thirst. They then raised Simba with their philosophy of "Hakuna Matata", meaning "no worries", in which case there were ''plenty'' of worries. They lived with Simba in their oasis home until Nala , Simba's childhood friend, came and found him. After learning Simba's true identity as king, the two accompanied him to Pride Rock to help him fight Scar and the hyenas. They later serve as the Protector s of the Royal Family after Their Child is born. TIMON AND PUMBAA IN '''' Timon and Pumbaa have taken up residence at Pride Rock. They serve as aids to Simba, and are often called upon to keep an eye on his adventurous daughter Kiara . Timon and Pumbaa also teach Kovu , Kiara's new boyfriend, how to have fun after he forgets due to years of indoctrination in hatred. They later assist in the battle against Kovu's vengeful mother, Zira , and her pride of exiled lions, although Timon attempts to sneak away. TIMON AND PUMBAA IN '' THE LION KING 1½ '' Timon and Pumbaa's origins are revealed. Timon was part of a group of meerkats who lived on the savannah, but he was unable to do any job properly. Feeling depressed, he received counsel from Rafiki , who told him to "look beyond what you see". Timon took this literally, and set off to find the ultimate paradise. Along the way, he met Pumbaa, and learned that he had a "special power" that kept away predators. The two set off together, though their friendship got tense at times. Eventually, they found their oasis. The film also shows more of Simba's maturing, and what happened with Timon and Pumbaa while Simba was heading back to Pride Rock. Pumbaa, determined to help Simba, set off after him, leaving behind a reluctant Timon, who eventually came to his senses. After providing their hula distraction from ''The Lion King'', the two run into Timon's mother and his Uncle Max, who had been following Timon ever since they found out about his leaving. They then prove invaluable in helping defeat the hyenas, digging a massive tunnel network that eliminates their threat. TIMON AND PUMBAA IN OTHER MEDIA The pair had their Own TV Series . They also recomprise their ''Lion King'' roles in the video game '' Kingdom Hearts II ''. They charge in to battle the hyenas, and must then be saved by the protagonists. Pumbaa later shows his bravery by standing between a pregnant Nala and Scar's Ghost. Ernie Sabella reprised his role as Pumbaa while James Arnold Taylor voices Timon even though Quinton Flynn , who voiced the meekrat in the middle of the TV series's run, was also cast in the game as Axel . |
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