Kong
Kong | |||
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First appearance | Donkey Kong (1981) | ||
Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018, Donkey Kong franchise) Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022, overall) | ||
Species origin | Primates | ||
Homeland | Kong Island | ||
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Biology
The Kongs are a group of primates very similar to normal primates such as: gorillas, monkeys, orangutans, chimpanzees, apes, yetis and baboons. It has pale-skinned skin, coat of any color, different hairstyles and clothing.
History
Background information
According to the primate statues in the Ruins and Key Temples, Kongs have been native to Kong Island since ancient times and are completely immune to the Tiki's hypnotic power.[3] Just like any primates, the Kongs lived in the jungles of the home island and eat bananas.[4][5] Despite being primitive, the Kongs preserve the environment and build devices with garbage they find on the island.
Donkey Kong franchise
The history of the Kongs in the franchise begins when Cranky is captured by Mario and is considered the most memorable member from this species.[6] The good Kongs are part of Kong Family formed by Cranky Kong's great grandfather most of them being heroes to protect their home island against any power-hungry conquerors.[7]
But there are Kongs who are in the service of evil and who are not on the side of the Kong Family. Manky Kongs and Minkeys are separate groups of bad Kongs which were members of the Kong Family and banned for their bad attitude.[8][9] Ghastly King is the first main villain Kong where he controlled the entire fruit kingdoms. According to prohibition signs with Donkey Kong's tie scattered all over Bright Savannah, Ba-Boom seemingly known about the Kong Family.
Members
Individuals
- Cranky Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Donkey Kong
- Diddy Kong
- Funky Kong
- Candy Kong
- Dixie Kong
- Wrinkly Kong
- Swanky Kong
- Kiddy Kong
- Bluster Kong
- Eddie
- Kong Fu
- Lanky Kong
- Tiny Kong
- Chunky Kong
- Karate Kong
- Ninja Kong
- Sumo Kong
- Ghastly King
- Sassy Squatch
- Ba-Boom
Groups
Gallery
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Temple entrance
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Vine Switch
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Switch
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Pillars
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Throne
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Head statues
Trivia
- The name is a Japanese slang word for Gorilla.[10]
References
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