A large number of animals gather around Pride Rock in Africa, where the wise mandrill Rafiki presents Simba, the newborn son of the lion King and Queen, Mufasa and Sarabi. Mufasa's younger brother, Scar, is displeased with the birth of this heir, as he desires the throne for himself. As Simba grows, Mufasa teaches him about being king. During a tour of the Pride Lands, Simba asks about a shadowy place; Mufasa tells him it is beyond their borders and that Simba must never go there. The lesson is cut short when Zazu, Mufasa's Hornbilladviser, informs him that hyenas have entered the Pride Lands. Mufasa tells Zazu to take Simba home while he gets rid of the hyenas. Later that day, Scar tells Simba that the shadowy place is in fact an elephant graveyard. Simba's curiosity is piqued, and he convinces his best friend Nala, a female lion cub, to come with him. Sarabi sends Zazu to keep an eye on the two cubs, but they soon leave him behind. They finally reach the elephant graveyard, where they come upon three spotted hyenas, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed. The hyenas who try to kill the cubs, but during the ensuing chase, Mufasa arrives to rescue them. Mufasa sends Nala and Zazu back to Pride Rock, while he admonishes Simba. Later he teaches Simba about the stars, telling him that they represent all the great kings of the past and will always be there to guide him.