Nuka

Nuka is the eldest son of Zira, brother of Vitani and half-brother of Kovu. His father is not explicitly mentioned, but the film strongly hints it was Scar. His name means "smell" or "stink" in Swahili. His voice was provided by Andy Dick

He constantly tries to please his mother, and is very jealous of Kovu's position as Scar's heir. Nuka carries out what Zira commands along with his sister Vitani. He eventually dies after being crushed to death by some logs while pursuing Simba up a cliff in an attempt to get Zira's attention. Zira blames Kovu for Nuka's death and slashes him across the face, leaving him with a facial wound identical to Scar's. The film hints whereas as Scar was evil and angered by Mufasa's kingship and Simba's passage to the throne, Nuka has the same feeling to Kovu but in a more goofy fashion (although it is Kovu who is blamed for Nuka's death).

In an original cut of the film, Nuka's death scene is extended. After Nuka, being crushed in the logs, says "I'm sorry, Mother. I tried." Zira manages to reach her paw to cradle his head gently. Pleased with Zira's affection towards him, Nuka says "Well, I finally got your attention, didn't I?" before he finally dies.