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{{distinguish2|[[Kong]], which is about the overall species}}
{{group infobox
|image = [[File:Kong Family.png|200px]]
|first_appearance = ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' (1982)
|latest_appearance = ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' (2014)
|leader = [[Donkey Kong]]
|members = [[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Dread Kong]]<br>[[Karate Kong]]<br>[[Ninja Kong]]<br>[[Sumo Kong]]
|member_species = [[Kong]]s
|base = [[Kongo Jungle]]/[[Kong Island]]
|allies = [[Brothers Bear]]s
|enemies = [[Kremling Krew]]<br>[[Tiki Tak Tribe]]<br>[[Snowmad]]s
}}
{{quote|Have you been to see the other members of the Kong family? They're not as useful as me of course, but they might be able to help.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest}}
'''Kong Family''' (also known as '''Donkey Kong Family''',<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1994, p. 5</ref> '''Kong Klan''' and '''DK Crew'''<ref>"'''DK Rap singer:''' ♫''He's the first member of the D.K. crew!''♫" - ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref><ref>"'''Narrator:''' ''The DK Crew came to his tropical paradise for a little R&R.''" - ''DK: Jungle Climber''</ref>) is a [[Kong]] bloodline whose first known member was the [[Cranky Kong]]'s great grandfather.<ref name=GreatGrandfather>"'''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> The family became a resistance group of the [[Kong Island]] when the [[Kremling Krew]] invaded it and [[Donkey Kong]] is the leader.<ref>''Nintendo Power Magazine'' Vol. 65, October, 1994, p. 20  - '''''BAD AND UGLY:''' Donkey Kong's Island has been overrun by the Kremlings. Their lizard ancestors may have been slow and cold blooded, but Kremlings move fast. We’ve gathered some strategies to help get you past K. Rool’s mean green team.''"</ref><ref>''Nintendo Power Magazine'' Vol. 141, February, 2001, p. 70  - '''''DONKEY KONG:''' The leader of the Kong family is a Kremling-crushing master.''"</ref>

==Emblem==
The emblem is the initials '''D''' and '''K''' red embroidered with yellow. The emblem is visible on Donkey Kong's tie and several other objects, including barrels, coins, pennants, portals, dirt piles, stars, flags, and switches.

==History==
===Background information===
The Kong Family comes from the lineage of the current Donkey Kong.<ref name=DK-Lineage>''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> The first member of the family was Cranky's unnamed great-grandfather who was only mentioned by the [[Bazaar]] when selling the mirror.<ref name=GreatGrandfather/> Cranky married [[Wrinkly Kong]] where she gave birth to [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and Junior generated the hero DK.<ref name=DK-Lineage/>

===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
During the Kremling Krew invasion, the Kong Family became a resistance group against any intruders who are after the island's resources and helped create a union through [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]]'s family & close friends.<ref>"''Donkey Kong Country'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1994, p. 4 - '''''INTRODUCTION:''' The Kremlings were out there, this much was certain. They coveted Donkey Kong's banana stock-pile, the largest on the island, and probably in the world. A treasure in potassium and vitamin A. The perfect food.''</ref> When DK is in danger or absent, minor members as [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] or Dixie become main leaders of the clan to the rescue.<ref>"''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 11 - "'''''DIDDY KONG:''' Diddy's in the starring role this tine and he's off to prove himself a true member of Kong Family of Video Game Heroes.''"</ref><ref>"''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 12 - "'''''DIXIE KONG:''' Dixie Kong is in the starring role as she quest across the islands in search of her friends.''"</ref><ref>"''Diddy Kong Racing'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1997, p. 23 - "'''''DIDDY KONG:''' Regarded as a hero after all his adventures in Kong country, the young primate is a long-time friend of Timber and doesn't think twice about responding to his call for help.''"</ref>

The family committed several heroic acts throughout the franchise, for example: recover the [[Banana Hoard]], rescued DK on [[Crocodile Isle|enemy territory]], freed the [[Northern Kremisphere|Kong Country]] from [[Kremling Kreeps]], fought for the fate of the home island, collected the medals of the [[Jungle Jam]], saved the universe, destroyed all [[Tiki]]s and took back the home island from the [[Snowmad]]s.

The clan is not alone, it has allies from other worlds. The [[Brothers Bear]] for example know the Kong Family members and [[Funky Kong]] is the friend of them.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 5 - '''''TROUBLE AGAIN!:''' Before they left, Funky told them to keep their eyes peeled for some cool junk! He also told them to visit his friendly pals, the Brothers Bear for help.''"</ref><ref>"'''Funky Kong:''' ''Whoa! Bogus docking, Kongs! Get my crate back in here before that clumsy Bazaar parks it on the rocks!''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref><ref>"'''Brash:''' ''Hey did you happen to join Wrinkly's ramblers on their monthly trundle along the river bank? I reckon so!''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref><ref>"'''Barter:''' ''That posin' Funky fella has been acting a bit weird lately.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref> [[K. Lumsy]] which is the [[K. Rool]]'s younger brother, love the Kongs and neighboring island.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_ndoj/chara/page02.html Character page]. ''Nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved April 22, 2012.</ref><ref>"'''K. Lumsy:''' ''Such a lovely little island, full of cute monkeys - so I said no.''" - ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref> [[Xananab]] and his people became an ally of the family for being helped to retrieve the 5 [[Crystal Banana]]s and to save his [[Planet Plantaen|home planet]].<ref>"'''Xananab:''' ''You saved Plantaen! As my way of saying thank you bo bank you, have some bananas!''" - ''DK: Jungle Climber''</ref>

==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 65'''</u> (page 19): ''Kong's family helps out in many ways, from advice to transportation. Introducing Cranky, Candy and Funky Kong!''
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
*<u>'''SNES instruction booklet'''</u> (page 26): ''Even though Diddy and Dixie are supposed to be going on this quest on their own, the rest of the Kong clan just couldn't stay out of it, especially since there is money to be made helping beginning adventures! You'll find all the Kong family members in the prime business locations throughot Crocodile Isle.''
*<u>'''Player's Guide'''</u> (page 7): ''The rest of the Kong clan will be happy to perform many valuable services-that is, if you've got a few Banana Coins to spare!''

===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Diddy Kong's Double Trouble!''===
*<u>'''SNES instruction booklet'''</u> (page 16): ''Everyone's getting in on the act! This time around, the Kong Family members offer their services free, with the exeption of Swanky Kong (of course)! You'll find Kong Family members in every world.''
*<u>'''Player's Guide'''</u> (page 8): ''Donkey and Diddy might be off exploring the island, but Dixie and Kiddy can always find a hairy helping hand or a world of encouragement from other members of the Kong Klan. While these reliable relatives won't join you in your adventure, each family member possesses an important skill that can make your jungle jonrney just a little bit easier.''

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*<u>'''Instruction booklet bio from Cranky Kong'''</u> (page 8): ''You’ll find the services of these unsung heroes invaluable as you trudge through your third-rate quest. I’d now like to introduce you to the most important character in the game, as well as my trusty assistants who have minor roles, too. Just remember that we rightfully expect our expertise to be rewarded, so do collect a good haul of Banana Bunch Coins before you even think about disturbing me, won’t you?''
*<u>'''Player's Guide'''</u> (page 6): ''There's more to Donkey Kong 64 than a barrelful of monkeys. Besides the five starring Kongs, family favorites such as Cranky and Wrinkly refused to stay away once they heard about all the fun. There are new supporting characters, as well. Meet them now-up close and personal.''
*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 141'''</u> (page 70): ''At the beginning of your adventure, you'll guide Donkey Kong through the DK Isles. As you progress, you will free the other members of the Kong family and you will be able to switch control to those Kongs at Tag Barrels.''

==Members==
===DK's family===
*[[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]]
*[[Cranky Kong]]
*[[Wrinkly Kong]]
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
*[[Donkey Kong]]
*[[Diddy Kong]]

===Dixie's family===
*[[Dixie Kong]]
*[[Tiny Kong]]
*[[Chunky Kong]]
*[[Kiddy Kong]]

===Friends===
*[[Funky Kong]]
*[[Candy Kong]]
*[[Swanky Kong]]
*[[Lanky Kong]]

==Gallery==
===Pictures===
<gallery>
DK Barrel (DKCTF).png|Barrel
DK Coin.png|Coin
Kong Family (portal).png|Portal
Kong Family (dirt pile).png|Dirt pile
Kong Family (star).png|Star
Kong Family (flag).png|Flag
Kong Family (switch).png|Switch
</gallery>

===Groups===
<center><gallery>
KongFamilyDKC.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
The_kongs.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''.
ChillinWithTheN64 65.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]''
Dkctv.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country (TV series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (TV series)
KONGS.PNG|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
DKCTF group artwork.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
</gallery></center>

==Musical themes==
{{main|DK Island Swing}}

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|ChiS=刚家族
|ChiSR=Gāng Jiāzú
|ChiSM=Kong Family
|ChiT=剛家族
|ChiTR=Gāng Jiāzú
|ChiTM=Kong Family
|Spa=Familia Kong
|SpaM=Kong Family
|Ita=Famiglia Kong
|ItaM=Kong Family
|Ger=Kong-Familie
|GerM=Kong Family
|Fra=Famille Kong
|FraM=Kong Family
}}

==References==
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