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They call me Mister Pig!
―Pumbaa, about to charge straight into Banzai, Shenzi and Ed, three hyenas following Scar.


Pumbaa is a male warthog who resides at the Pridelands. He was formerly of the Hakuna Matata Jungle. He is the partner of Timon, and the adopted father of Simba and Bunga,


Description[]

Pumbaa has dark red fur, yellow eyes, and a large pink nose. He has black hair down his head and upper back. He also has stubby legs, two tusks and a long snout.


Personality[]

Due to his friendly, loyal, and protective personality, Pumbaa is generally regarded as a very likable character. However, he displays childlike naivety, which is sometimes confused for stupidity. He does, in fact, come up with some intelligent plans and insightful ideas, which Timon rapidly claims as his own.

Pumbaa is also kind and caring, as shown when he, unlike Timon, takes pity on Simba and is quick to offer his assistance to the young cub. In the sequel, he jumps into a rather shallow body of water to save a supposedly drowning Kiara and offers assistance to a badly injured Simba, carrying him all the way back to Pride Rock after an unexpected ambush by the Outsiders. In addition, Pumbaa generally appears to be polite. Notwithstanding, he expects respect from his enemies, which is indicated when he attacks Banzaiafter he is addressed as a "pig."


Family[]

Partner (non-romantic): Timon

Adopted Sons: Simba and Bunga

Adopted Daughter in laws: Nala and Binga

Adopted Grandsons: Kopa, Kion and Saka

Adopted Granddaughter: Kiara

Adopted Granddaughter in laws: Vitani, and Rani

Adopted Grandson in law: Kovu

Adopted Great-Grandsons: Bakari, Raja, and Moto II

Adopted Great-Granddaughters: Maua, Ishara II, Akina, and Janya

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