Pinguino

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―Pinguino[src] | ”

**Pinguino** is a male penguin. He is the leader of a rookery of penguins in the Tree of Life's territory.

When Beshte inadvertently destroyed a slide that belonged to Pinguino and his rookery, the penguins believed him to be a menace. Pinguino, along with several other animals, complained about Beshte to Baliyo and Rani, who resolved to help clear the hippopotamus's name. However, Pinguino continued to distrust Beshte and even fled from him onto a dangerous icy ledge. Pinguino ended up slipping on the ice and fell from a great height, only to be rescued by Beshte. This caused him to have a change of heart and clear Beshte's name with the other animals.

## Biography

### Early life

Pinguino lived in an arctic region of the Tree of Life's territory. At some point in his life, he became the leader of a rookery of penguins.

### Poa the Destroyer

―Pinguino on Beshte[src] | ”

Pinguino was playing on his ice slide when Beshte inadvertently tracked snow all over it, ruining it. This caused Pinguino and his fellow penguins to tumble down the slide. Beshte walked away, oblivious to the damage he had caused, which made Pinguino believe that the action had been deliberate.

Later, Pinguino left to file an official complaint about Beshte with the Night Pride. Along the way, he encountered other animals who had been terrorized by Beshte. Pinguino insisted on doing the talking, as he remembered what Beshte had looked like as well as his catchphrase, "Poa!" Pinguino then nicknamed Beshte "Poa the Destroyer."

The animals took their complaints to Baliyo, who promised to inform Rani. However, Beshte returned to Pinguino's slide and ruined it once more. Pinguino complained again to Baliyo and Rani, this time using the name "Poa the Destroyer" to describe the perpetrator. This made the two realize that Pinguino was referring to Beshte.

Later, in an attempt to reconcile Beshte and the residents of the Tree of Life, Baliyo and Bunga led the animals to the Tree of Life. However, when Bunga revealed that Beshte would be at the meeting, Pinguino refused to go and left to return home. On the way, Pinguino ran into Beshte and fled up a dangerous icy ridge. Ignoring Beshte's warnings, Pinguino climbed higher, slipped on the ice, and fell from a dangerous height. Just in time, Beshte rescued him.

After the rescue, the two traveled to the Tree of Life, where Pinguino declared that Beshte had saved his life; thus, he effectively cleared Beshte's name. With Pinguino in the lead, the animals started up a celebratory chant of "Poa!"

### Janna's death

―Pinguino, after Janna's death[src] | ”

Pinguino waited outside the Tree of Life as Janna lay dying. When Makini announced Janna's death, he reacted with sadness. Later, he attended her funeral at the Willows. He was also present at Rani's coronation.

### Kion's coronation

―Pinguino[src] | ”

Pinguino attended Kion and Rani's wedding. He told Thurston that Kion was as fierce as a penguin, and Thurston claimed to have taught Kion everything he knew.

### Makucha's reign

#### Reunion with Thurston

After Scar's return and Makucha's rise to power, Thurston and Pinguino escaped an avalanche, and reached Mizimu Grove. Theorizing that the secret to defeating great evil was hidden inside the Chamber of the Night Pride, the duo asked Timon, Kiara, and Simba to help them. Simba, Ono, and Nala noted that Kion's Lion Guard found their chamber's cave that contained what they needed to defeat Scar before.

#### Exploring the Chamber of the Night Pride

Pinpointing paintings of Askari, Pinguino and Jasiri realized that Askari's original Lion Guard was the secret, and by going through their tests Kion discovered that his friends together, as the former Lion Guard, were the force that defeated evil. Pinguino returned to the Pride Lands, but Jasiri was incapacitated by Scar.

#### Battle of Mount Kilimanjaro

When a solar eclipse happened the next morning, Timon fled to Mount Kilimanjaro, allowing Mufasa to escort Pinguino and his teammates to follow. Also, Pinguino reunited with his rookery, who formed alliance with Thurston's herd, among the herds of animals assembled by Azaad and Janja for the final battle. Mufasa, at the cost of his life, summoned the Great Kings of the Past, judging Scar for his actions. Pinguino knelt out of respect for the fallen king, and he returned home with his rookery.

### Mufasa's funeral

Pinguino attended Mufasa's funeral and ascension in Kilio Valley, comforting Thurston.

## Physical appearance

Pinguino is a tall and well-built penguin. He has black feathers, with a white underbelly. The undersides of his wings are also white. He has an orange beak, long yellow feathers on his head, orange feet, and brown eyes.

## Personality and traits

Pinguino is egotistical and vain. He enjoys the spotlight and believes himself to know better than other animals. Additionally, he likes to take charge, as he quickly assumed command of the animals who wanted to file a grievance with the Night Pride.

## Relationships

	+ Kion - King
	+ Rani - Queen
	+ Baliyo - Prince and Friend
	+ Beshte - Former Enemy, Savior, and Close Friend
	+ Bunga
	+ Fuli
	+ Ono
	+ Anga
	+ Nirmala
	+ Surak
* Royal Mjuzis
	+ Makini
	+ Rafiki †
* Cek and Rama's flock
	+ Cek
	+ Rama
* Tangaagim
* Tsah
* Sasem
* Great Lions of the Past
	+ Janna †
* Simba's pride
	+ Simba - Former Teammate
	+ Nala - Former Teammate
	+ Kiara - Former Leader
	+ Tiifu - Former Teammate
	+ Kopa - Former Teammate
	+ Mufasa † - Former Teammate
	+ Zuri
	+ Sarabi
	+ Kovu
	+ Vitani
* Jasiri's clan
	+ Jasiri - Former Teammate
	+ Janja
	+ Cheezi
	+ Chungu
* Pride Landers
	+ Timon - Former Teammate
	+ Pumbaa - Former Teammate
	+ Thurston - Best Friend, Savior, Former Partner, and Former Teammate
	+ Hadithi - Friend
	+ Zito
	+ Laini
	+ Bupu
	+ Makuu
	+ Ma Tembo
* Reirei's pack
	+ Reirei
	+ Goigoi
* Kiburi's float
	+ Kiburi
	+ Tamka
* Mzingo's parliament
	+ Mzingo
* Timon's colony
* Azaad
* Shujaa
* Varya
* Binga
* Ma
* Chuluun
	+ Scar †
	+ Ushari †
* Outsiders
	+ Strange lion
* Makucha's army
	+ Mama Binturong
	+ Makucha
	+ Ora
	+ Fahari
	+ Jiona
* Smun's prickle
	+ Smun
* Shupavu's group
	+ Shupavu

## Appearances

* *The Lion King: Revisited*
	+ "The Tree of Life"
	+ "Kiara's First Hunt"
	+ "Love Will Find a Way" (cave painting)
	+ "Epilogue: An Important Coronation"
* *The Legendary Eagle and the Rightful Prince*
	+ "Keenest of Sight"
* *The Lion King: Revisited*
	+ "Lion Guard: Wild Schemes and Catastrophes"

## Trivia

* Pinguino was voiced by Jaime Camil.

* Pinguino's name means "penguin" in Spanish.