In ancient times, Kongs lived on island where it was still ruled by [[Tiki Tong]].<ref name=KongIsland>{{media link|Adrian Smith in Twitter (12, 10, 2023).png|''Adrian Smith'' on Twitter (retrieved December 10, 2023)}}</ref> Because they were immune to the hypnotic power of the Tikis, Kongs began a rebellion against the tyranny of [[Tiki Tak Tribe]], destroying them all and took control of the island named Kong Island.<ref name=KongIsland/>
According to the primate statues in the [[Monkey Mines|Ruins]] and [[Key Temple]]s, Kongs have been native to Kong Island since ancient times and are completely immune to the [[Tiki]]'s hypnotic power.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 2010, p. 19 - "'''''RUINS:''' These levels take place in the ruins of ancient civilizations that have been hidden away in a jungle.''"</ref> Just like any primates, the Kongs lived in the jungles of the home island and eat [[Banana|bananas]].<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 2010, p. 18 - "'''''JUNGLE:''' This is Donkey Kong’s natural environment.''"</ref><ref>''Super Game Boy'' Nintendo Player's Guide , Nintendo, 1994, p. 37 - '''''JUNGLE:''' Donkey Kong and son feel quite at home in this level. The jungle is their natural habitat, after all.''</ref> Despite being primitive, the Kongs preserve the environment and build devices with garbage they find on the island.
