Buzz (meerkat)

Buzz (also known as Old Fearless Buzz) was a male meerkat. He was a member of Timon's colony.
In an effort to break the meerkat lifestyle of hiding, Buzz took on a hyena in physical combat. However, the hyena's pack arrived and killed him. Afterward, his sacrifice was commemorated by his colony through paintings and a ballad.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Buzz was a member of Timon's colony. He and his fellow meerkats lived in constant fear of hyenas.
===Death===
One day, Buzz got fed up with being bullied by the hyenas and decided to fight back. He took on a hyena single-handedly, but died when the hyena's pack showed up and overwhelmed him.
===Legacy===
As the meerkats worked to build underground tunnels, they sang "Old Fearless Buzz", during which they commemorated Buzz's bravery and sacrifice. Nearby, paintings of Buzz decorated the tunnel walls.
==Physical appearance==
Buzz was a tall and muscular meerkat. He was exceptionally strong, being able to take on a hyena in physical combat.
==Personality and traits==
Buzz was brave, bold, and ferocious in his fight against a hyena. However, his recklessness ultimately led to his early demise.
==Appearances==
* The Lion King 1½ (early draft)
==Trivia==
* Bradley Raymond, the director of The Lion King 1½, stated that Buzz was removed to make the story less complicated.
* Another character named Buzz appears in The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa.
==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Concepts
Category:Deceased characters
Category:Deleted characters
Category:Males
Category:Meerkats