Mambo Croc

Mambo Croc is a male crocodile. He is a legendary ghost who haunts Crooked Creek.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Mambo Croc lived in the Pride Lands.
===Death===
Mambo Croc died, after which his ghost allegedly haunted Crooked Creek. According to legend, he would lie in wait for unsuspecting passersby, whom he would rend limb from limb, then devour whole.
===Legacy===
One night, Rafiki told a story about Mambo Croc to Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu. Though the three were spooked by the tale, Rafiki remarked that he did not believe that Mambo Croc was real.
After the story, Timon asked Pumbaa if he believed in the legend, and the warthog claimed that he did not. Conversely, Zazu surmised that some legends were based in truth, which is why he would not visit Crooked Creek after nightfall. Timon accused both Pumbaa and Zazu of being cowards, but they denied his allegations. Timon then mocked Pumbaa and asserted that the warthog would flee from the ghost if he were to encounter him.
Just then, Simba arrived, and Timon, who mistook the lion for Mambo Croc, jumped onto Pumbaa's back and begged the warthog to save him. However, upon seeing that it was Simba and not the ghost, Timon laughed at Pumbaa for having been so afraid. Simba asked what was going on, and Timon explained that Pumbaa was afraid of a ghost story. Though Simba tried to explain that bravery did not mean an absence of fear, Timon merely continued his teasing of Pumbaa.
The next day, Timon and Pumbaa became thirsty due to a full day of hunting for grubs, and Timon suggested that they visit Crooked Creek for a drink of water. Despite Pumbaa's protests, Timon insisted that Mambo Croc was not real. Reluctantly, Pumbaa followed Timon to Crooked Creek. However, by the time the friends arrived, dark had fallen, and Pumbaa was spooked by the strange sounds.
While the duo was at the creek, Timon played a prank on Pumbaa by screaming that Mambo Croc had caught him. However, when the moon came out, it was revealed that Timon had simply been sitting on a rock and feigning danger. He laughed at Pumbaa for falling for the trick but quickly sobered and warned the warthog that Mambo Croc was behind him. At first, Pumbaa did not believe Timon, but then he turned around and saw the legendary ghost for himself. Mambo Croc declared that he was there for Timon, but Pumbaa promptly jumped to his friend's defense and warned the crocodile to stay away. Out of respect for Pumbaa's bravery, the ghost agreed.
After the rescue, Timon thanked Pumbaa for having saved his life and praised him for his courage. No sooner had Timon said this when Pumbaa fainted. Eventually, the friends left Crooked Creek, and Zazu emerged from under his Mambo Croc costume. Simba stepped out of the underbrush and remarked that Timon would never again believe that Pumbaa was a coward. The lion then swore Zazu to secrecy.
==Personality and traits==
Mambo Croc is aggressive, ferocious, and merciless. He is known for attacking and brutally killing innocents.
==Appearances==
* Short Stories
** What's Up Croc? (mentioned)
==Trivia==
* The first part of Mambo Croc's name ("mambo") means "matters, affairs, things (abstract), incidents" or "What's up?" in Swahili.
==References==
Category:Antagonists
Category:Characters
Category:Crocodiles
Category:Culture
Category:Males
Category:Monsters
Category:Pride Landers