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|title=Kong
|image=[[File:DCKTFGroup artwork transparent.png|260px|Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong]]{{br}}The main Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'': clockwise from top, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]]
|image=[[File:DCKTFGroup artwork transparent.png|260px|Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong]]{{br}}The main Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'': clockwise from top, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]
|derived_species=[[Cyber Kong]]<br>[[Guerrilla]]<br>[[Manky Kong]]<br>[[Mini Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Uckykong]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|notable=[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]]
|variants=[[Candy Clone]]<br>[[Cannon Kong]]<br>[[Capture Kong]]<br>[[Catapult Kong]]<br>[[Chained Kong]]<br>[[Circus Kong]]<br>[[Cool Kong]]<br>[[Crash Kong]]<br>[[Cyber Kong]]<br>[[Guerrilla]]<br>[[Kongā]]<br>[[Manky Kong]]<br>[[Mega Rabbid Kong]]<br>[[Mini Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Mini Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Rabbid Cranky]]<br>[[Rabbid Kong]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|relatives=[[Helper Monkey]]<br>[[Snow Uckykong]]<br>[[Uckykong]]<br>[[Manky Kong]]
|notable=[[Baby DK]]<br>[[Baby Kong]]<br>[[Bink]] (originally)<br>[[Bluster Kong]]<br>[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Dread Kong]]<br>[[Driver (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Driver]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]<br>[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Ghastly King|Ghastly King/Cactus King]][[Junior (II)]]<br>[[Karate Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Leo Luster]]<br>[[Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Mini Donkey Kong]]<br>[[List of implied characters#Monkey Kong|Monkey Kong]]<br>[[Ninja Kong]]<br>Poppa<br>[[Ringo]]<br>[[Sumo Kong]]<br>[[Super Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Uncle Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]]
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{{quote|I am the king of Kong, the simian number one.|Diddy Kong|Kong for a Day}}
'''Kongs''' (known as '''Apes''' in production literature for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]])<ref>{{cite|title=''Computer Animation: A Whole New World''|date=1998|publisher=Rockport Publishers|page=87|isbn=1564963772}}</ref> are a species of sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], with the [[Donkey Kong|eponymous character]] himself being one. Kongs are capable of actions such as speech and building houses and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself wearing only a tie, while many others wear full outfits. Kongs seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and they share an animosity with much of the crocodilian [[Kremling]] race. While most of them share the surname "Kong," they are not all directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with Donkey Kong, [[Funky Kong]], and several others resembling gorillas; [[Diddy Kong]] resembling a monkey; [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Tiny Kong]] resembling chimpanzees; and [[Lanky Kong]] resembling an orangutan.
==General information==
===Name===
The name "Kong" comes from a Japanese slang word for "gorilla."<ref>{{cite|author=De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L.|date=December 18, 2003|title=''High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games''|format=2nd edition|location=New York|publisher=McGraw-Hill/Osborne|isbn=9780072231724|language=en}}</ref>


Generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," "gorillas," and "apes," are used fairly interchangeably to describe Kongs, especially in earlier media such as ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' and the ''Donkey Kong Country'' cartoon, which never refer to Kongs as such outside their individual names. However, the term "baboon" seems to be reserved as an insult, potentially due to it sounding similar to the word "buffoon," and is even used against other species, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it against [[Krusha]] in "[[From Zero to Hero]]." Despite this, Kongs are their own species separate from apes.<ref>{{cite|author=KRoolKountry|date=January 15, 2024|url=x.com/KRoolKountry/status/1747120247826702486|title=Just a reminder that Donkey Kong is not an ape—he is a Kong. However, “going ape” is a phrase that can be used for Kongs as well!|publisher=X|accessdate=February 15, 2024}}</ref>
'''Kongs''' are sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with [[Donkey Kong|the eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of things such as speech and building houses, and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself only wearing a tie, while many others wear full outfits. They seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and share an animosity with much of the crocodilian [[Kremling]] race. While most of them share the surname "Kong," they are not all directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with [[Donkey Kong]], [[Funky Kong]], and several others being gorillas, [[Diddy Kong]] being a monkey, [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Tiny Kong]] being chimpanzees, and [[Lanky Kong]] being an orangutan.


===Society===
In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' cartoon, they are never referred to as "Kongs" outside of their individual names. Instead, generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," and "gorillas" are used fairly interchangeably to describe them. However, the term "baboon" seems to be reserved as an insult, potentially due to it sounding similar to the word "buffoon," and is even used against non-Kongs, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it for [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] in [[From Zero to Hero]].
In the games, the society of Kongs lives on Donkey Kong Island, living in houses made of wood, usually built on top of trees. Donkey Kong is their king, though sometimes Cranky Kong fills the role of being a leader. Generic Kongs are not commonly seen, with most known members of the species being individual characters.


The instruction booklet for ''Donkey Kong Country'' states that Manky Kongs were rejected by the Kongs. Despite this, Lanky Kong, who is an orangutan himself, is friendly to the Kongs and also part of the Kong Family.
The word "Kong" 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>
 
''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', in contrast to the games, depicts the Kongs living in a bigger society and being more technologically advanced, having an entire factory dedicated to the manufacturing of [[kart]]s.
 
===Diet===
Kongs usually take a strong liking to [[banana]]s, which are the subject of many stories involving the species. In particular, Donkey Kong has a cave full of them and is constantly seen eating them. Despite this, Kongs are also seen eating other kinds of food.
 
===Speech===
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]] and in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', Kongs are capable of speaking intelligibly. However, in most games where Kongs appear alongside other species, particularly humans, as demonstrated in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' and the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], they simply say the word "Ook" followed by a translation of what they are saying in parentheses. Sometimes they do not speak at all, such as in ''Saturday Supercade''.


==Kong Family==
==Kong Family==
[[File:Kong Family DKC2 GBA Credits.png|thumb|left|The Kong Family]]
[[File:DK Emblem.png|thumb|left|80px|Donkey Kong's emblem]]
The '''Kong Family'''<ref>{{cite|date=1995|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet|page=21|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> (alternatively '''Kong family'''),<ref>{{cite|author=Cranky Kong|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.|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''}}</ref> also known as the '''Donkey Kong Family''',<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|url=archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_1994/page/n5|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994|page=5}}</ref> '''Kong Klan''',<ref>{{cite|url=archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_3_Dixie_Kongs_Double_Trouble_199/page/n7|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1996|page=8|author=Munson, Terry and Paul Shinoda}}</ref> '''DK Crew''',<ref>{{cite|author=DK Rap singer|quote=He's the first member of the DK crew!|title=''Donkey Kong 64''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Narrator|quote=The DK Crew came to his tropical paradise for a little R&R.|title=''DK: Jungle Climber''}}</ref> and '''DK Krew''',<ref>[[:File:DKC2 GBA back cover.jpg|The back cover for the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.]]</ref> is the main group of Kongs, being [[Donkey Kong]]'s family and close friends. The patriarch of the family is Cranky Kong, the original Donkey Kong. In the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey, although they also receive help from allies outside the family, including the [[Animal Friends]] and the [[Kremling]] [[K. Lumsy]].
The '''Kong Family'''<ref>'''Cranky's words''': "''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.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21</ref> (also known as the '''Kong Klan'''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_3_Dixie_Kongs_Double_Trouble_199/page/n7 ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 8]</ref> and the '''DK Crew'''<ref>'''DK Rap singer''': "''He's the first member of the DK 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 the main group of Kongs, being Donkey Kong's family and close friends. The patriarch of the family is [[Cranky Kong]], the original Donkey Kong. In the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] series of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey, although they also receive help from allies outside of the family, including the [[Animal Friends]] and the [[Kremling]] [[K. Lumsy]].
 
Though only officialized in ''Donkey Kong Country'', the concept of a family of Kongs dates back to ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''


The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, [[DK Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, the [[Level Flag]]s, [[DK Space]]s, and various other objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], although in this context, it is used as the logo for the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it).
The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, [[DK Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, the [[Level Flag]]s, [[DK Space]]s, and various objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], although in this context, it is used as the logo for the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it).
 
According to [[Gregg Mayles]], the characters were loosely intended to be an actual family, but the extended relations were left deliberately vague by the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' due to uncanny details such as [[Diddy Kong]] having a tail and [[Candy Kong]] looking humanoid, as more priority was put in diversifying the designs rather than fitting it into a cohesive family tree background.<ref>{{cite|author=GameXplain|date=November 16, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX3g9Z3JF9k&t=1626s|timestamp=27:06|title=Talking with Rare's Creative Director for DKC's 25th Anniversary! (Cut Content, Wario Plot, & More)|language=en|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 3, 2024}}</ref>
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==List of Kongs==
==List of Kongs==
===Donkey Kong's family===
===Donkey Kong's family===
*[[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]] &ndash; Was said to have once owned an antique mirror in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''<ref>{{cite|quote=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.|author=Bazaar|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''}}</ref>
*[[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]] &mdash; Was said to have once owned an antique mirror in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''<ref>'''Bazaar's words''': "''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>
*[[Cranky Kong]] &ndash; The original Donkey Kong, the paternal figure of Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong, and Wrinkly Kong's husband.
*[[Cranky Kong]] &mdash; The original Donkey Kong, the paternal figure of Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong, Wrinkly Kong's husband.
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] &ndash; The son of the original Donkey Kong.
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's father.
*[[Donkey Kong]] &ndash; The current Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong's descendant.
*[[Donkey Kong]] &mdash; The current Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong's grandson.
**[[Baby DK]] &ndash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''.
**[[Baby Donkey Kong]] &mdash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''.
**[[Baby Kong]] &ndash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in the episode "[[Ape Foo Young]]" of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].
**[[Baby Kong]] &mdash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in the [[Ape Foo Young]] episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].
*[[Diddy Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's sidekick and Dixie Kong's boyfriend.
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] &mdash; Cranky Kong's wife. She appeared alive up until ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; from then onwards, she has been deceased and her spirit form appears.
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] &ndash; Cranky Kong's late wife. She appeared alive prior to ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; from then onwards, she has been deceased and appears as a spirit.
In addition, Donkey Kong Jr. has a relative referred to as [[Uncle Julius]], albeit he has not been shown to be a part of the Kong clan.


===Dixie Kong's family===
===Dixie Kong's family===
*[[Dixie Kong]] &ndash; Diddy Kong's girlfriend, Tiny Kong's older sister, and Kiddy and Chunky Kong's cousin.
*[[Dixie Kong]] &mdash; Diddy Kong's girlfriend, Tiny Kong's older sister, Kiddy and Chunky Kong's cousin.
*[[Tiny Kong]] &ndash; Dixie Kong's younger sister, as well as Kiddy and Chunky Kong's cousin.
*[[Tiny Kong]] &mdash; Dixie Kong's younger sister, Kiddy and Chunky Kong's cousin.
*[[Chunky Kong]] &ndash; Kiddy Kong's older brother, as well as Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
*[[Chunky Kong]] &mdash; Kiddy Kong's older brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
*[[Kiddy Kong]] &ndash; Chunky Kong's younger brother, as well as Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
*[[Kiddy Kong]] &mdash; Chunky Kong's younger brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
 
===Close friends===
*[[Candy Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's rumored girlfriend.
*[[Diddy Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's sidekick and Dixie Kong's boyfriend.
*[[Funky Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's friend.


===Other members===
===Other members===
*[[Baby Kong]] &ndash; A baby that was under the care of Candy Kong and Dixie Kong in the [[Baby Kong Blues]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Baby Kong]] &mdash; A baby that was under the care of Candy Kong and Dixie Kong in the [[Baby Kong Blues]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Bink]] &ndash; A deceased Kong-like character in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|Nintendo 3DS remake]], his appearance is the same as the rest of the skeleton sailors of the [[S.S. Chuckola]].
*[[Bink]] &mdash; A deceased Kong-like character in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|3DS remake]], his appearance is the same as the rest of the skeleton sailors of the [[S.S. Chuckola]].
*[[Bluster Kong]] &ndash; A rich arrogant Kong that runs [[Bluster Barrelworks]] on Kongo Bongo Island.
*[[Bluster Kong]] &mdash; A rich arrogant Kong that runs [[Bluster Barrelworks]] on Kongo Bongo Island.
**[[Leo Luster]] &ndash; Bluster's alter-ego from the [[Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
**[[Leo Luster]] &mdash; Bluster's alter-ego from the [[Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Candy Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's  childhood sweetheart and rumored girlfriend.
*[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] &mdash; A Kong that lives in the mountains of Kongo Bongo Island.
*The [[driver (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|driver]] &ndash; A Kong that takes [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Toad]] to Cranky Kong's lair  in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''.
*[[Junior (II)]] &mdash; A pink variant of Donkey Kong Jr.
*[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] &ndash; A Kong that lives in the mountains of Kongo Bongo Island.
*[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] &mdash; A Kong that challenges Donkey Kong in the television show.
*[[Funky Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's friend.
*[[Lanky Kong]] &mdash; Relationship unknown.<ref>In Cranky's words: "''A newcomer to the Kong clan and the joker of the pack. I haven't a clue whom he's related to—must be some distant cousin or something.''" - ''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet, page 8.</ref><ref>Chunky's bio from German ''DK64'' website: ''"The well-mannered giant gorilla is, in the truest sense of the word, a great guy, and sticks to Lanky, his uncle once-removed."''</ref>
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.#Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Junior (II)]] &ndash; A pink variant of Donkey Kong Jr.
*[[Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Mini Donkey Kong]] &mdash; A Kong that signifies an alarm.
*[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] &ndash; A Kong that challenges Donkey Kong in the television show.
*[[List_of_implied_characters#Monkey_Kong|Monkey Kong]] &mdash; An implied Kong chosen to lead the [[List_of_implied_organizations#Federation_of_Future_Rulers|Federation of Future Rulers]].
*[[Lanky Kong]] &ndash; An orangutan whose relationship to the other Kongs is unknown.<ref>{{cite|author=Cranky Kong|quote=A newcomer to the Kong clan and the joker of the pack. I haven't a clue whom he's related to—must be some distant cousin or something.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|page=8|date=1999|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Chunky Kong bio|title=German ''Donkey Kong 64'' website|quote=The well-mannered giant gorilla is, in the truest sense of the word, a great guy, and sticks to Lanky, his uncle once-removed.}}</ref>
*[[Rabbid Cranky]] &mdash; A [[Rabbid]]/Cranky Kong cross-creation.
*[[Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Mini Donkey Kong]] &ndash; A Kong that signifies an alarm.
*[[Super Kong]] &mdash; A powerful version of Donkey Kong that appears to help the player get through levels. Super Kong also has the ability to get a white-furred Diddy Kong as a partner.
*[[List of implied characters#Monkey Kong|Monkey Kong]] &ndash; An implied Kong chosen to lead the [[List of implied organizations#Federation of Future Rulers|Federation of Future Rulers]].
*[[Swanky Kong]] &mdash; A Kong that hosts a game show.
*[[Rabbid Cranky]] &ndash; A [[Rabbid]]/Cranky Kong cross-creation.
*[[Ringo]] &ndash; A cartoonist friend of Donkey Kong appearing in the ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special]].
*[[Super Kong]] &ndash; A powerful version of Donkey Kong that appears to help the player get through levels. Super Kong also has the ability to get a white-furred Diddy Kong as a partner.
*[[Swanky Kong]] &ndash; A Kong that hosts a game show and is very fashionable.
*Poppa &ndash; An implied Kong who is the father of [[Sonny (Saturday Supercade)|Sonny]] who disappeared.
*[[Uncle Kong]] &ndash; A Kong similar in design to Bluster who appears in the ''[[Famitsu]]'' [[Super Donkey Kong 2 Guide Book|guide book]] for ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.
*Various generic, unnamed Kong characters seen at the starting line of [[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|DK Jungle]] and [[Bananan Labyrinth]] in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.
*Various generic, unnamed Kong characters in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', including the [[Kong army]].


===Evil Kongs===
===Evil Kongs===
*[[Dread Kong]] &ndash; A member of the [[Kong (boss group)|Kong boss group]].
*[[Dread Kong]] &mdash; A member of the [[Evil Kings]].
*[[Ghastly King]], a.k.a. Cactus King &ndash; The leader of the Kong boss group.
*[[Ghastly King]], a.k.a. Cactus King &mdash; The leader of the Evil Kings.
*[[Karate Kong]] &ndash; A member of the Kong boss group.
*[[Karate Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Evil Kings.
*[[Ninja Kong]] &ndash; A member of the Kong boss group.
*[[Ninja Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Evil Kings.
*[[Rabbid Kong]] &ndash; A [[Rabbid]]/Kong cross-creation.
*[[Rabbid Kong]] &mdash; A [[Rabbid]]/Kong cross-creation.
**[[Mega Rabbid Kong]] &ndash; Rabbid Kong's corrupted alter-ego.
**[[Mega Rabbid Kong]] &mdash; Rabbid Kong's corrupted alter-ego.
*[[Snow Kong]] &ndash; A [[Zinger]] disguised as a living giant Donkey Kong [[snowman]].
*[[Sumo Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Evil Kings.
*[[Sumo Kong]] &ndash; A member of the Kong boss group.


===Robotic Kongs===
===Robotic Kongs===
*[[Candy Clone]] &ndash; A robotic version of Candy Kong under the control of King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Candy Clone]] &mdash; A robotic version of Candy Kong under the control of King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Cannon Kong]] &ndash; [[Donkey Kong's robot]] from the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]].
*[[Cannon Kong]] &mdash; A [[monkey robot]] from the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]].
*[[Capture Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Capture Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Catapult Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Catapult Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Circus Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Circus Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Cool Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Cool Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Crash Kong]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Crash Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Cyber Kong]] &ndash; Robotic Kong enemies that can shoot lasers from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''.
*[[Cyber Kong]] &mdash; Robotic Kong enemies that can shoot lasers from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''.
*[[Kongā]] &ndash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Kongā]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Mecha Donkey Kong]] &ndash; A giant, robotic version of Donkey Kong under the control of [[Wario]] in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' [[Super Mario-kun Volume 12|volume 12]].
*[[Mini Diddy Kong]] &mdash; A [[Mini|toy]] made by the [[Mario Toy Company]].
*[[Mini Diddy Kong]] &ndash; A [[Mini|toy]] made by the [[Mario Toy Company]].
*[[Mini Donkey Kong]] &mdash; A toy made by the Mario Toy Company.
*[[Mini Donkey Kong]] &ndash; A toy made by the Mario Toy Company.


===Kong species===
===Kong species===
*[[Guerrilla]] &ndash; A type of enemy from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' that has an uncanny resemblance to Donkey Kong.
*[[Guerrilla]] &mdash; Enemies from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' that have an uncanny resemblance to Donkey Kong.
**[[Chained Kong]] &ndash; A stronger variant of Guerrillas, from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.
**[[Chained Kong]] &mdash; A stronger variant of Guerrillas, from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.
*[[Manky Kong]] &ndash; A type of enemy from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' that is described as a "Kong reject orangutan."<ref>{{cite|date=1994|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=29|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
*[[Manky Kong]] &mdash; Enemies from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' that are described as "Kong reject orangutans".<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 29.</ref>
*[[Uckykong]] &ndash; A type of enemy from ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' that is a hybrid between a [[Ukiki]] and a Kong.
*[[Uckykong]] &mdash; Enemies from ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' that are a hybrid between an [[Ukiki]] and a Kong.
**[[Snow Ucky Kong]] &ndash; A snow variant of the Uckykongs, from ''Yoshi's Crafted World''.
**[[Snow Ucky Kong]] &mdash; A snow variant of the Uckykongs, from ''Yoshi's Crafted World''.


===Unused Kongs===
===Unused Kongs===
*[[List of Donkey Kong Land pre-release and unused content#Early ideas|An unnamed, hatted Kong]]. &ndash; ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
*[[List of Donkey Kong Land pre-release and unused content|An unnamed, hatted Kong]]. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
*[[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|An unnamed Kong]] with dark fur and glowing red eyes. He was replaced by Dread Kong in the final game. &ndash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*[[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|An unnamed Kong]] with dark fur and glowing red eyes. He was replaced by Dread Kong in the final game. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*The [[Helper Monkey]]s from an [[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|earlier build]]. &ndash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*The [[Helper Monkey]]s from an [[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|earlier build]]. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*[[List of Super Mario Strikers pre-release and unused content#Unused sidekicks|Unused Kong sidekicks]]. – ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
*{{media link|DKP - Redneck Kong Screenshot.png|Redneck Kong}}, also known as "Crappy Kong". &mdash; ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''
*{{file link|DKP - Redneck Kong Screenshot.png|Redneck Kong}}, also known as "Crappy Kong." He was replaced by Candy Kong in the later build. &ndash; ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''
*An unnamed Kong genie referred to as the "Ultimate Magic Man" by unused text. He would have been the final boss of the unfinished story mode "K. Rool's Gold."<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Proto:Banjo-Pilot/Diddy_Kong_Pilot_2001#Story_Text|title=Proto:Banjo-Pilot/Diddy Kong Pilot 2001 § Story Text|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=April 23, 2024}}</ref> &mdash; ''Diddy Kong Pilot''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pink Kong Jr Math.png|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]''
KongFamilyDKC.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
Manky Kong art.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
The kongs.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
SMRPG_ChainedKong.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
Wrinkly Save Cave DKC3 group art.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
Kong family DK64 artwork.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
DKCTV Kong family.png|[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' TV show]]
Bink.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
Tyranny.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
BetaMonkeys.jpg|''Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat'' (unused)
SMS DK Sidekick 1.png|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' (unused)
SMS DK Sidekick 2.png|''Super Mario Strikers'' (unused)
SMS DK Sidekick 3.png|''Super Mario Strikers'' (unused)
DKBB Giant CyberKong.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
Kong (key temple).png|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''
Kong (temple entrance).png|''Donkey Kong Country Returns''
Kong (vine switch).png|''Donkey Kong Country Returns''
Kong (switch).png|''Donkey Kong Country Returns''
Kong (pillars).png|''Donkey Kong Country Returns''
Kong (throne).png|''Donkey Kong Country Returns''
Kong (heads).png|''Donkey Kong Country Returns''
DCKTFGroup artwork.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
MKGPDX DK Start.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''
RabbidKong.png|''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''
MRKB Rabbid Cranky Stats.png|''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''
Bg modal cast06.jpg|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
TSMBM Kongs.jpg|''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
TSMBM Concept Art Mario DK Falling.jpeg|''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' (concept artwork)
TSMBM Jail Break Concept Art.jpeg|''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' (concept artwork)
</gallery>
====Emblem====
<gallery widths=150>
<gallery widths=150>
DKBarrelDKCR.png|Barrel
KongFamilyDKC.png|The Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. From left to right: [[Funky Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Candy Kong]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Cranky Kong]].
DKCoin DKC2.png|Coin
The kongs.jpg|The Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''. From left to right: Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, [[Dixie Kong]], Funky Kong, Cranky Kong, [[Wrinkly Kong]], and [[Swanky Kong]].
LevelFlag.png|Pennant
Wrinkly Save Cave DKC3 group art.jpg|The Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''. From left to right: [[Kiddy Kong]], Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Dixie Kong, and Wrinkly Kong.
Kong Family (portal).png|Portal
Kong family DK64 artwork.jpg|The main Kongs featured in the game ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. From left to right: Diddy Kong, [[Lanky Kong]], Donkey Kong, [[Chunky Kong]], and [[Tiny Kong]].
Kong Family (dirt pile).png|Dirt pile
DKCTV Kong family.png|The main Kongs in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' TV show]]. Clockwise from top left: Funky Kong, Donkey Kong, [[Bluster Kong]], Candy Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong.
Kong Family (star).png|Star
Tyranny.jpg|The main Kong bosses from ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]''. From left to right: [[Karate Kong]], [[Dread Kong]], [[Ninja Kong]], and [[Sumo Kong]].
Kong Family (flag).png|Flag
Kong Family (switch).png|Switch
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*In Donkey Kong's {{file link|TSMBM poster DK.jpg|character poster}} for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' set in the [[Great Ring of Kong]], in addition to depicting Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Swanky Kong, and Cranky Kong, there are also several other unnamed Kongs, including one who wears sunglasses that resembles Funky Kong.
==Names in other languages==
===Kong===
{{foreign names
|Jap=コング
|JapR=Kongu
|JapM=Kong
}}
===Kong Family===
{{foreign names
|Jap=コングファミリー
|JapR=Kongu Famirī
|JapM=Kong Family
|Cat=Família Kong <small>(''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'')
|CatM=Kong Family
|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
|Fre=Famille Kong
|FreM=Kong Family
}}


==References==
==References==
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