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'''Kongs''' are a primate species that originated on [[Kong Island]] where they play a central role in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] after it was revealed that [[Cranky Kong]] is the original Donkey Kong that kidnapped [[Pauline]].<ref>''Playing with Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics'' Prima Games, p. 112 - "'''''THE DK LINEAGE:''' Super Mario Kart is the only Mario Kart game to feature Donkey Kong Jr. Due to the success of Donkey Kong Country, all future Mario Kart entries featured Donkey Kong, who is actually Donkey Kong Jr.'s son, with Cranky Kong, aka Donkey Kong Sr., canonically being the character featured in the original Donkey Kong game. Make sense, right?''"</ref><ref>"'''Cranky Kong:''' ''I didn't! Whisking off maidens and chucking barrels, seven days a week I was!''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref>
A '''Kong''' is an ape or monkey capable of speech and building houses. The Kongs willingly wear clothes, and some of them have hairstyles. They are often plagued by the crocodilian [[Kremling]]s. They all live on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. The name Kong does not necessarily mean that they are related, but could mean that they are a part of a clan or tribe although Kong is identified as their last names.
==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===
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.
In the [[Earth|real world]], Kong is a colloquial term referring to any type of monkey, ape, orangutan, or gorilla, and there is a famous movie monster called [[wikipedia:King Kong|King Kong]].
==List of Kongs==


*[[Baby Donkey Kong]]
===''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.<ref>Chris Kohler. How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life, 2005, pág. 39</ref> The good Kongs are part of [[Kong Family]] formed by [[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]] most of them being heroes to protect their home island against any power-hungry conquerors.<ref>"'''Bazaar:''' ''Yes, but it's no ordinary one though! It was Cranky's great grandfather's! I can't let it go for less than 50 coins.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref>
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*[[Baby Kong]]

*[[Bink]] (''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'')
But there are Kongs who are in the service of evil and who are not on the side of the Kong Family. [[Manky Kong]]s and [[Minkey]]s are separate groups of bad Kongs which were members of the Kong Family and banned for their bad attitude.<ref>''Nintendo Power Magazine'' Vol. 65, October, 1994, p. 20 - '''''MANKY KONG:''' This orangutan wanted to be a hero like Donkey Kong, but he got caught up in the thrill of barrel throwing and hasn't been able to let it go.''"</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 13 - "'''''MINKEY:''' If Minkey is any relation to the Kong clan, he's surely the bad one of the bunch.''"</ref> [[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.
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*[[Bluster Kong]]

*[[Cactus King]]
==Members==
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*[[Candy Kong]]
===Individuals===
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*[[Chunky Kong]]
*[[Cranky Kong]]
*[[Cranky Kong]]
*[[Cranky Kong's Great-Grandfather]]
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*[[Diddy Kong]]
*[[Dixie Kong]]
*[[Donkey Kong]]
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
*[[Dread Kong]]
*[[Donkey Kong]]
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*[[Diddy Kong]]
*[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti|Eddie]]
*[[Funky Kong]]
*[[Funky Kong]]
*[[Ghastly King]]
*[[Candy Kong]]
*[[Karate Kong]]
*[[Dixie Kong]]
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*[[Wrinkly Kong]]
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*[[Swanky Kong]]
*[[Kiddy Kong]]
*[[Kiddy Kong]]
*[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]]
*[[Bluster Kong]]
*[[Eddie]]
*[[Kong Fu]]
*[[Lanky Kong]]
*[[Lanky Kong]]
*[[Monkey Kong]]
*[[Tiny Kong]]
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*[[Chunky Kong]]
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*[[Karate Kong]]
*[[Ninja Kong]]
*[[Ninja Kong]]
*[[Pink Donkey Kong Jr.]]
*[[Sumo Kong]]
*[[Sumo Kong]]
*[[Super Kong]]
*[[Ghastly King]]
*[[Swanky Kong]]
*[[Sassy Squatch]]
*[[Tiny Kong]]
*[[Ba-Boom]]
===Groups===
*[[Wrinkly Kong]]
*[[Monkikki]]

==Unused Kongs==
*[[Hat Kong|An unnamed, hatted Kong]] - ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
*[[Dark Kong]] - ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*[[Redneck Kong]] - ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''

== Sub-Species ==
*[[Manky Kong]]
*[[Manky Kong]]
*[[Minky]]
*[[Minkey]]
*[[Guerilla]]
*[[Helper Monkey]]
*[[Chained Kong]]
*[[Ninjape]]
==Gallery==
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Kong (key temple).png|[[Key Temple]]
Kong (temple entrance).png|Temple entrance
Kong (vine switch).png|Vine Switch
Kong (switch).png|Switch
File:Kong (pillars).png|Pillars
Kong (throne).png|Throne
Kong (heads).png|Head statues
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==Trivia==
*The name is a Japanese slang word for '''Gorilla'''.<ref>De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). ''High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.</ref>


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Kong

The main Kongs featured in the game Donkey Kong 64
First appearance Donkey Kong (1981)
Latest appearance Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Species origin Kong
Notable members
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong
Dixie Kong
Tiny Kong
Kiddy Kong
Chunky Kong
Lanky Kong
Candy Kong
Funky Kong
Swanky Kong
Wrinkly Kong
Cranky Kong

Kongs are a primate species that originated on Kong Island where they play a central role in the Donkey Kong franchise after it was revealed that Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong that kidnapped Pauline.[1][2]

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

In ancient times, Kongs lived on island where it was still ruled by Tiki Tong.[3] 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.[3]

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.[4] Just like any primates, the Kongs lived in the jungles of the home island and eat bananas.[5][6] 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.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9][10] 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

Groups

Gallery

  • Key Temple

    Key Temple

  • Temple entrance

    Temple entrance

  • Vine Switch

    Vine Switch

  • Switch

    Switch

  • Pillars

    Pillars

  • Throne

    Throne

  • Head statues

    Head statues

Trivia

  • The name is a Japanese slang word for Gorilla.[11]

References

  1. ^ Playing with Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics Prima Games, p. 112 - "THE DK LINEAGE: Super Mario Kart is the only Mario Kart game to feature Donkey Kong Jr. Due to the success of Donkey Kong Country, all future Mario Kart entries featured Donkey Kong, who is actually Donkey Kong Jr.'s son, with Cranky Kong, aka Donkey Kong Sr., canonically being the character featured in the original Donkey Kong game. Make sense, right?"
  2. ^ "Cranky Kong: I didn't! Whisking off maidens and chucking barrels, seven days a week I was!" - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
  3. ^ a b Adrian Smith on Twitter (retrieved December 10, 2023)Media:Adrian Smith in Twitter (12, 10, 2023).png
  4. ^ 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."
  5. ^ Donkey Kong Country Returns Player's Guide, Nintendo, 2010, p. 18 - "JUNGLE: This is Donkey Kong’s natural environment."
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Chris Kohler. How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life, 2005, pág. 39
  8. ^ "Bazaar: Yes, but it's no ordinary one though! It was Cranky's great grandfather's! I can't let it go for less than 50 coins." - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
  9. ^ Nintendo Power Magazine Vol. 65, October, 1994, p. 20 - MANKY KONG: This orangutan wanted to be a hero like Donkey Kong, but he got caught up in the thrill of barrel throwing and hasn't been able to let it go."
  10. ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 13 - "MINKEY: If Minkey is any relation to the Kong clan, he's surely the bad one of the bunch."
  11. ^ De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.

Gallery

References


Kongs
Characters
Baby Kong | Bink | Bluster Kong (Leo Luster) | Candy Clone | Candy Kong | Chunky Kong | Cranky Kong | Cranky Kong's great grandfather | Diddy Kong | Dixie Kong | Donkey Kong (Baby) | Donkey Kong Jr. | Dread Kong | Eddie | Funky Kong | Ghastly King | Junior (II) | Karate Kong | Kiddy Kong | Kong Fu | Lanky Kong | Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch) | Ninja Kong | Rabbid Cranky | Rabbid Kong (Mega) | Sumo Kong | Super Kong | Swanky Kong | Tiny Kong | Wrinkly Kong
Species
Chained Kong | Cyber Kong | Guerrilla | Kong | Manky Kong | Mini Diddy Kong | Mini Donkey Kong (toy) | Snow Ucky Kong | Uckykong
Groups
Evil Kings | Kong Family | Monkey robots (Cannon Kong · Capture Kong · Catapult Kong · Circus Kong · Cool Kong · Crash Kong · Kongā)
Monkey robots
Cannon Kong | Capture Kong | Catapult Kong | Circus Kong | Cool Kong | Crash Kong | Kongā
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