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Buzz (also known as Old Fearless Buzz) was a male meerkat. He was a member of Timon's colony.
In an effort to break the meerkat lifestyle of hiding, Buzz took on a hyena in physical combat. However, the hyena's pack arrived and killed him. Afterward, his sacrifice was commemorated by his colony through paintings and a ballad.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Buzz was a member of Timon's colony. He and his fellow meerkats lived in constant fear of hyenas.[1]
Death[]
One day, Buzz got fed up with being bullied by the hyenas and decided to fight back. He took on a hyena single-handedly, but died when the hyena's pack showed up and overwhelmed him.[1]
Legacy[]
As the meerkats worked to build underground tunnels, they sang "Old Fearless Buzz", during which they commemorated Buzz's bravery and sacrifice. Nearby, paintings of Buzz decorated the tunnel walls.[1]
Physical appearance[]
Buzz was a tall and muscular meerkat. He was exceptionally strong, being able to take on a hyena in physical combat.[1]
Personality and traits[]
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Buzz was brave, bold, and ferocious in his fight against a hyena. However, his recklessness ultimately led to his early demise.[1]
Appearances[]
- The Lion King 1½ (early draft)
Trivia[]
- Bradley Raymond, the director of The Lion King 1½, stated that Buzz was removed to make the story less complicated.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
The Lion King 3 - Deleted Scenes - Fearless Buzz (napisy PL) on the Tatofonix YouTube channel
- ↑ Revealed in "To Be Bee or Not To Be Bee" from Disney's The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa. Season 3, Episode 1b. Written by Don Gillies and directed by Mauro Casalese and Joe Horne. Originally aired January 1, 1999.