What sort of animal is 'Pumbaa' in 'The Lion King' film and stage show?
Timon and Pumbaa Timon and Pumbaa Timon and Pumbaa are an animated meerkat and warthog duo introduced in Disney's 1994 animated film "The Lion King" and its franchise. Timon was portrayed through his many appearances by Nathan Lane (in all three films and early episodes of the show), Max Casella (the original actor in "The Lion King" Broadway musical), Kevin Schon (in certain episodes of the show), Quinton Flynn (in certain episodes of the show), Bruce Lanoil in the "Wild About Safety" shorts and "Kingdom Hearts II", and while Pumbaa is voiced by Ernie Sabella (in all of his animated speaking appearances), and
Timon and Pumbaa Pavilion. Timon and Pumbaa both feature in Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom. In 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2013, Disney Educational Productions and Underwriters Laboratories coproduced an educational film series called "Wild About Safety: Safety Smart with Timon and Pumbaa", where Pumbaa educated Timon on how to stay safe. Ernie Sabella reprised his role as Pumbaa, while Timon was voiced by Bruce Lanoil. Each installment was approximately 11 minutes long. They are all animated in the style of the 1994 TV show. The following titles were produced: Timon and Pumbaa Timon and Pumbaa are an animated meerkat and