Animal Buddy



Animal Buddies are different types of creatures that aid Donkey Kong and his friends. Each Animal Buddy has a unique special ability. For example, Rambi the Rhinoceros has high strength, and Enguarde the Swordfish's has high speed in the water. In Donkey Kong Country, animals can be found inside a barrel with their face printed on it. In Donkey Kong Country 3, after passing a specific sign, the mounted Animal Buddy will transform into a Bear Coin or bananas.

Donkey Kong Country

 * Rambi the Rhinoceros
 * Winky the Frog
 * Enguarde the Swordfish
 * Expresso the Ostrich
 * Squawks the Parrot

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

 * Rattly the Rattlesnake
 * Squitter the Spider
 * Clapper the Seal
 * Glimmer the Anglerfish
 * Rambi the Rhinoceros
 * Enguarde the Swordfish
 * Squawks the Parrot

Available exclusively in the GBA version

 * Expresso II

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

 * Ellie the Elephant
 * Parry the Parallel Bird
 * Enguarde the Swordfish
 * Squawks the Parrot
 * Squitter the Spider

Donkey Kong 64

 * Rambi the Rhinoceros
 * Enguarde the Swordfish
 * Squawks the Parrot
 * Glower the Tadpole



Donkey Kong Country Returns

 * Rambi the Rhinoceros
 * Squawks the Parrot

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat



 * Hoofer the Wildebeest
 * Orco the Killer Whale
 * Flurl the Squirrel
 * Helibird
 * Helper Monkey

Beta Animal Buddies

 * Ram Bunkshus

Possible Animal Buddies
Though these characters have never been confirmed as Animal Buddies, they have assisted the Kong Family in their appearances.


 * Krochead (Donkey Kong Country 2, Donkey Kong Land 2)
 * Ghost Rope (Donkey Kong Country 2)
 * Nid (Donkey Kong Country 3)
 * Nibbla (Donkey Kong Country 3)
 * Squid (Donkey Kong Jungle Beat)
 * Unnamed whale (Donkey Kong Country Returns)