Ellie the Elephant

Ellie the Elephant is an Animal Buddy introduced in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Ellie has a fear of Sneeks, a type of mouse which makes her a stereotypical elephant. She has made a few appearances in the Donkey Kong series since her debut.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Ellie first appeared in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, in the very first level of the game, Lakeside Limbo. Ellie helps the Kongs in the game by battling Squirt at the end of Cotton-Top Cove and by having a prominent role in Murky Mill, Bobbing Barrel Brawl, and Stampede Sprint as she is played throughout most of the levels herself. Ellie also to spray a limited water supply in some levels and is able to collect barrels with its trunk and has a fear of mice.

Donkey Kong Land III
In Donkey Kong Land III, she is different than in Donkey Kong Country 3; she is no longer afraid of Sneeks, is unable to drag barrels in her trunk like in Donkey Kong Country 3, and has an unlimited water supply, unlike in Donkey Kong Country 3 where she has a limited water supply. She appears in Footloose Falls, Rickety Rapids, and Rainforest Rumble.

Donkey Kong Racing
Ellie was set to appear in the now-canceled game Donkey Kong Racing. Ellie was seen briefly in the Spaceworld 2001 trailer where Kiddy rid her.

Donkey Konga
Ellie makes a cameo appearance in Donkey Konga, found on the bottom of the screen listening to whatever song is playing.