A fierce yet loyal saber-toothed tiger who evolves from a lone predator to a devoted herd member.
They are dependable partners during the ocean journey and final battle.
Diego is trapped on the moving ice with Manny and Sid, later helps him escape the pirates, and fights beside him during the final rescue.
Their comic partnership becomes practically important during the survival journey.
Sid and Diego are both stranded with Manny and Granny and cooperate during the escape from the pirates and the journey home.
Their relationship develops from guarded opposition into a committed partnership.
Diego tries to persuade Shira to abandon the pirates and join the herd, and the aftermath states that Shira joins the herd and becomes Diego's mate.
Diego repeatedly confronts Gutt's control over the herd.
Gutt captures Diego with the moving-ice group, and Diego later helps oppose Gutt's crew during the escape and final rescue.
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