Question: what color is pumbaa from the lion king

title: Timon and Pumbaa
text: It is unclear whether Timon and Pumbaa have taken up residence at Pride Rock , or just make frequent visits . They serve as aides to Simba , and are often called upon to keep an eye on his adventurous daughter Kiara so in a way replacing Zazu 's role as babysitters . Despite being bumbling , Simba trusts them to look after Kiara , and does not blame them when Kiara runs off as Kiara is known to do just that . When Kiara goes on her first hunt , they are hired to make sure she wo n't get hurt . Enraged , she escapes from the Pridelands to hunt outside the boundary . Timon and Pumbaa also teach Kovu how to have fun after he forgets due to years of indoctrination in hatred . When Kovu 's pride , the Outsiders , turn on Simba and ambush him , Timon is on Simba 's side automatically , not even wanting to hear his argument . They later assist in the battle against Kovu 's manipulative and vengeful mother Zira , and her pride of exiled lions , but get chased off and cornered by a group , until Timon threatens to use Pumbaa 's tail as a gun and use his gas on them causing them to flee in fear . Despite being slightly cowardly , they are willing to fight for what is right . When Simba tries to make peace with Zira after realizing that both prides `` were one '' , he uses the same advice Timon and Pumbaa gave him when he was a cub ( put the past behind you ) showing how much he had learned from his old friends .