by StarlightLioness » April 6th, 2011, 7:50 am
It's because Simba, although an adult at the end of TLK is still only a YOUNG adult. Mufasa (during Simba's cubhood) is much older than Simba is at the end of the movie. If you notice, Simba is bigger in SP - he's definately "filling out" as he ages (one of the reasons why I am not sure TLK's "baby Fluffy" is NOT Kiara - Simba is by larger at the beginning of SP than h is at the end of TLK). With a proper diet that isn't based soley on bugs, he can grow properly. Although, I would argue that he doesn't carry the same "massive lion gene" that Mufasa seems to - that is, I do not think Simba will ever be as broad and tall as his father. ("Massive lion gene" being a description that is NOT mine - I've seen it used on other sites)
"Simba, let me tell you something my father told me. Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I." ~ Mufasa