Ep 8. Uganda Be an Elephant / To Kilimanjaro Bird

Timon & Pumbaa is an animated TV series that first aired in 1995. The show revolves around two friends, Timon and Pumbaa, who live in the jungle. They have various adventures and often get themselves into comical situations. In season 1 episode 8, titled Uganda Be an Elephant / To Kilimanjaro Bird, Timon and Pumbaa set out on a new adventure.

In the first segment, Uganda Be an Elephant, Timon and Pumbaa want to be bigger and stronger. They come across a potion that is supposed to turn them into elephants. However, the potion doesn't work as expected and they end up becoming tiny African pygmy mice. Despite their new size, Timon and Pumbaa are determined to act like elephants and set out to prove themselves. They meet a real elephant named Ned who offers to help them. With Ned's assistance, Timon and Pumbaa are able to convince a group of monkeys that they are elephants, but their act is eventually exposed. In the end, Ned reveals that they already possess great strength and don't need to be elephants to be powerful.

In the second segment, To Kilimanjaro Bird, Timon and Pumbaa are in search of a rare bird known as the Kilimanjaro Bird. They believe that catching the bird will bring them good luck. Along their journey, they meet a birdwatcher named Sandy who offers to help them. However, their pursuit of the bird proves to be difficult as they face obstacles such as quicksand and a hungry lion. Eventually, they are able to catch the bird but it turns out to be bad luck instead of good luck. Sandy explains that the true treasure lies in the adventure itself, not in material possessions.

Overall, Uganda Be an Elephant / To Kilimanjaro Bird is a fun-filled episode that teaches valuable lessons about self-discovery and the true meaning of adventure. With its wacky humor and lovable characters, Timon & Pumbaa is a show that will entertain audiences of all ages.