Nid

Nid is a spider-like enemy in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III. They have a good jumping ability and have platforms on their backs, which is ridable. Some hop in curved arcs, other straight up.

Overview
In Donkey Kong Country 3 they are exclusive to Barrel Shield Bust-Up and Springin' Spiders. There are two types of Nid, yellow Nids constantly hop, while purple Nids only start hopping when someone jumps on their plank. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong must be careful when utilizing a Nid as it can cause the Kongs to end being knocked into an enemy, in most cases a Buzz.

Yellow Nids were eliminated for Donkey Kong Land III, and only purple Nids remain (although because of the graphical limitations, he really has no true color). Other than that, the Nids' purpose has remained the same.

Trivia

 * The credits of Donkey Kong Land III list Nids in the "Baddies" group, although in this game is not possible to be harmed while utilizing Nids.