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| Kuchimba | |
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| Physical information | |
| Gender |
Male |
| Species | |
| Hair color |
Brown, gold, and white |
| Distinguishing features |
• Bright red nose |
| Biographical information | |
| Also known as |
Little mole guy (by Bunga) |
| Status |
Living |
| Residence | |
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Kuchimba is a male golden mole.
When Bunga, Kiara, Kion, Tiifu, and Zuri found themselves trapped underground, Kuchimba helped them navigate through the tunnels. Along the way, he encouraged Tiifu to not be afraid of the dark, which inspired her to give the same advice to Thurston when he became frightened of the underground.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Kuchimba lived in underground tunnels in the Pride Lands.[1]
Friendship with Tiifu[]
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Kuchimba encourages Tiifu to overcome her fear of the dark.
After a fire, Kion and his friends, Bunga, Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri, took shelter in underground tunnels. While trying to navigate their way out, they encountered Kuchimba, who tried to protect his tunnels from them. Once he realized that they were simply passing through, he offered to help them find their way out. Tiifu questioned Kuchimba as to whether he was afraid of the dark, and Kuchimba assured her that there was no reason to fear being underground. Eventually, he led them to the end of his tunnel and instructed them to take the main tunnel out into the Pride Lands.[1]
Physical appearance[]
Kuchimba is a small golden mole. His main pelt is yellow, while his muzzle and underbelly are white. He has brown claws, a red nose, and a slight head tuft.[1]
Personality and traits[]
Kuchimba is feisty and territorial. He can be blunt and sharp-tongued, though he softens considerably once a threat has passed. He is quite easygoing and friendly, as seen when he comforted Tiifu for being afraid of the dark.[1]
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- Kuchimba's name means "dig, excavate, bore" in Swahili.[3]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revealed in "The Underground Adventure" from Disney Junior's The Lion Guard. Season 2, Episode 24. Written by Elise Allen and directed by Howy Parkins. Originally aired September 7, 2018.
- ↑ A.J. McLean. IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved on September 15, 2020.
- ↑ Online Swahili - English Dictionary. African Languages. Retrieved on September 15, 2020.