Simba Definition
Simba is a fictional character from Disney’s animated film “The Lion King,” which was released in 1994. He is the main protagonist and the rightful heir to the throne of the Pride Lands, a fictional African savanna.
The character of Simba was created by screenwriters Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton, and brought to life by the animation team at Walt Disney Feature Animation.
General Characteristics & Facts
- Species: Lion
- Fur Color: Golden yello
- Mane: Reddish-brown mane (as an adult)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Personality: Initially playful and curious as a cub
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Physical Characteristics
As a Cub
- Fur Color: Light golden yellow with a slightly lighter shade on his underbelly and muzzle.
- Mane: As a cub, Simba has a small, tufted golden mane that is darker in color compared to his body fur.
- Eye Color: Bright, shining brown eyes.
- Size: He is relatively small and appears playful and curious.
As an Adult
- Fur Color: As an adult lion, Simba’s fur is a deeper shade of golden yellow.
- Mane: His mane becomes more prominent and grows darker, changing to a reddish-brown color. The mane frames his face and extends down to his shoulders and back.
- Eye Color: His eyes retain their brown color, which is now more mature and determined.
- Size: As an adult, Simba is much larger and more muscular, reflecting his role as the rightful king of the Pride Lands.
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Scientific Classification of Simba (from The Lion King)
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Panthera
Species: Panthera leo
Key Locations
- Pride Rock
- The Elephant Graveyard
- The Gorge
- The Oasis
- Hakuna Matata Jungle
- The Jungle with Timon and Pumbaa
- The Watering Hole
- Rafiki’s Tree
- The Pride Lands (Simba’s Kingdom)
- The Outlands
- The Peak of Pride Rock
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