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|image=[[File:Nibbla.jpg|200px|]]<br>Artwork of a '''Nibbla''' from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
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|image=[[File:Nibbla.jpg|200px|]]<br>Artwork of a Nibbla from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|species_origin
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
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|comparable=[[Snapjaw (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Snapjaw]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]] Remake) ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
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'''Nibblas''' are red-orange, carnivorous fish enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' that behave like [[Snapjaw (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Snapjaw]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Nibblas are entirely invulnerable to attack, and they swim through the water quickly, following [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] around a level. If the [[Kong]]s fall into the water, the Nibbla charges into them and bites. One difference that Nibblas have from Snapjaws is that they cannot swim through walls. They do not return in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', unlike most enemies.


{{LLQuote|This hungry fish is your friend - unless you don't keep him constantly fed!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' manual, page 19}}
Nibblas appear in three levels: [[Bobbing Barrel Brawl]], [[Kreeping Klasps]], and [[Fish Food Frenzy]]. Fish Food Frenzy features a unique Nibbla that eats underwater enemies along the way while following the Kongs throughout. The Nibbla changes color depending on its mood. When it is blue, the Nibbla is happy; to keep this mood, Nibbla has to eat [[Koco]]s along the way. If Nibbla turns purple, it starts to frown; if it is light pink, its fangs begin to show; and if the Nibbla is bright red, it swiftly bites the lead Kong then changes back into light pink. If Nibbla eats a [[Lurchin]], its mood worsens, although there is Lurchin near the end of the level that guards the path to a [[Bonus Barrel]]. A [[No Animal Sign]] of Nibbla appears at the end of Fish Food Frenzy, but it is different from those of the actual [[Animal Friends]] because the Nibbla does not cross and stays behind. Aside from levels, a Nibbla's only other appearance is as a photograph in [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]], categorized as part of the [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album#Aquatic Attackers|Aquatic Attackers]] enemy class. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], they also appear in the [[Pacifica]] level [[Stormy Seas]] and the [[Kaos Kore]] level [[Lightning Lookout]].


'''Nibblas''' are carnivorous fish enemies found in a few levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''.
==Profiles==
 
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Nibblas are similar to [[Snapjaw (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Snapjaw]]s, enemy fishes from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Like Snapjaws, Nibblas will follow the [[Kong]]s throughout a level, ready to chomp down on either [[Dixie Kong]] or [[Kiddy Kong]] if they fall into the water; however, unlike Snapjaws, Nibblas can't go through walls. They are completely invulnerable and cannot be harmed. According to the game's credits, Nibbla belongs to the "[[Aquatic Attackers]]" enemy class.
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|Eng=This hungry fish is your friend - unless you don't keep him constantly fed!<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''|page=19|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref>
While most Nibbla are colored orange, and will always attack the Kongs, one Nibbla is a pseudo [[Animal Friend]] who follows Kiddy Kong and Dixie Kong throughout the level, "[[Fish Food Frenzy]]". This Nibbla serves as a friend to the Kongs, so long as they keep it well-fed, and its color determines its mood in that level. When blue, it's friendly; when purple, it shows a frown; when light pink, it shows its fangs, but won't attack the Kongs yet; when red, it will attack the Kongs with a swift bite. If Kiddy and Dixie continually feed that Nibbla [[Koco]]s, it will remain blue, smiling contently as it follows the Kongs throughout the level. However, if the Kongs feed Nibbla one of the many spiny-shelled [[Lurchin]]s scattered throughout the level, or simply fails to feed it enough, its mood will gradually worsen until it finally satisfies its hunger by attacking a Kong. If a player is lucky while Nibbla is still red and a Koco is around (unless they manage to keep dodging Nibbla until it happens), Nibbla may attack it while in that state, and revert back to a light pink color, rendering it harmless to the Kongs again, unless it's not fed more Kocos. While its not a good idea to feed Nibbla Lurchins, one specific Lurchin near the end of the level guards the path to a [[Bonus Barrel]].
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Although normally an enemy, Nibbla shows some features similar to that of an Animal Friend. It is used for a [[Bonus Barrel]] game, where the Kongs have to get rid of Kocos in order to earn a [[Bonus Coin]]. Additionally, there is a [[No Animal Sign|"No Nibbla" Sign]] at the end of the "Fish Food Frenzy" level. However, no reward is given when bringing Nibbla past it, as Nibbla simply remains behind the sign, instead of transforming into a prize like an Animal Friend.
 
==Levels==
Nibblas appear in the following levels:
 
*[[Bobbing Barrel Brawl]]
*[[Kreeping Klasps]]
*[[Fish Food Frenzy]] (Animal Friend)
*[[Stormy Seas]] (GBA version only)
*[[Lightning Lookout]] (GBA version only)


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Blue Nibbla.png|A blue happy Nibbla.
Smile Nibbla.jpg|Alternate artwork of a Nibbla
Smile Nibbla.jpg|An orange happy Nibbla.
Nibbla-Orange-DKC3.png|An orange Nibbla
NibblaPA.PNG|A Nibbla, as seen in [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]].
Nibbla-Blue-DKC3.png|A blue Nibbla
Nibbla-Orange-DKC3.png|An orange Nibbla.
Nibbla-Purple-DKC3.png|A purple Nibbla
Nibbla-Blue-DKC3.png|A blue Nibbla.
Nibbla-Red-DKC3.png|A red Nibbla
Nibbla-Purple-DKC3.png|A purple Nibbla.
Fish Food Frenzy.png|[[Fish Food Frenzy]] screenshot
Nibbla-Pink-DKC3.png|A pink Nibbla.
Nibbla-Red-DKC3.png|A red Nibbla.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=ニブラ
|Jpn=ニブラ
|JapR=nibura
|JpnR=nibura
|JapM=Nibbla
|JpnM=Nibbla
|Ita=Nibbla
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==References==
*Nibblas are one of the few enemies from ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' who do not appear again in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''.
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Nibbla
Nibbla
Artwork of a Nibbla from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance) (2005)
Comparable

Nibblas are red-orange, carnivorous fish enemies in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! that behave like Snapjaws from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Nibblas are entirely invulnerable to attack, and they swim through the water quickly, following Dixie and Kiddy around a level. If the Kongs fall into the water, the Nibbla charges into them and bites. One difference that Nibblas have from Snapjaws is that they cannot swim through walls. They do not return in Donkey Kong Land III, unlike most enemies.

Nibblas appear in three levels: Bobbing Barrel Brawl, Kreeping Klasps, and Fish Food Frenzy. Fish Food Frenzy features a unique Nibbla that eats underwater enemies along the way while following the Kongs throughout. The Nibbla changes color depending on its mood. When it is blue, the Nibbla is happy; to keep this mood, Nibbla has to eat Kocos along the way. If Nibbla turns purple, it starts to frown; if it is light pink, its fangs begin to show; and if the Nibbla is bright red, it swiftly bites the lead Kong then changes back into light pink. If Nibbla eats a Lurchin, its mood worsens, although there is Lurchin near the end of the level that guards the path to a Bonus Barrel. A No Animal Sign of Nibbla appears at the end of Fish Food Frenzy, but it is different from those of the actual Animal Friends because the Nibbla does not cross and stays behind. Aside from levels, a Nibbla's only other appearance is as a photograph in Dixie Kong's Photo Album, categorized as part of the Aquatic Attackers enemy class. In the remake, they also appear in the Pacifica level Stormy Seas and the Kaos Kore level Lightning Lookout.

Profiles[edit]

  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      This hungry fish is your friend - unless you don't keep him constantly fed![1]

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Nibbla.
  • Alternate artwork of a Nibbla

    Alternate artwork of a Nibbla

  • An orange Nibbla

    An orange Nibbla

  • A blue Nibbla

    A blue Nibbla

  • A purple Nibbla

    A purple Nibbla

  • A red Nibbla

    A red Nibbla

  • Fish Food Frenzy screenshot

    Fish Food Frenzy screenshot

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ニブラ[?]
nibura 		Nibbla
Italian Nibbla[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1996. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Nintendo of America (English). Page 19.
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA)
Characters Protagonists Dixie Kong • Kiddy Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Swanky Kong • Cranky Kong
Prisoners Banana Birds • Banana Queen • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Candy Konga • Lanky Konga • Tiny Konga • Chunky Konga
Animal Friends Ellie • Enguarde • Parry • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Brothers Bear Bachelora • Baffle • Barnacle • Barter • Bazaar • Bazooka • Benny • Björn • Blizzard • Blue • Blunder • Boomer • Bramble • Brash
Bosses Belcha • Arich • Squirt • KAOS • Bleak • Barbos • Kroctopusa • Baron K. Roolenstein
Enemies Bazuka • Bazza • Booty Bird • Bounty Bass • Bristles • Buzz • Gleamin' Bream • Karbine • Killer bees • Klasp • Knik-Knak • Knocka • Kobble • Koco • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Krackaa • Kremling (boater)a • Krimp • Kroc • Krumple • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Lemguin • Lurchin • Minkey • Missile shell • Nibbla • Nid • Re-Koil • Skidda • Sneek • Swoopy
Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Bowling ball • Bear coin • Bonus Coin • Box of chocolatesa • Cog • DK Coin • Extra-Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Flupperius Petallus Pongus • Green banana • K-O-N-G Letters • Mirror • No.6 wrench • Patch • Present • Rosea • Shell • Ski • Star
Objects Animal Barrel • Animal crate • Auto-Fire Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Shield • Bonus Barrel • Boo Barrel • Booster Barrel • Bubbling cauldron • Chairlift • Crate • DK Barrel • Fuel Drum • Handle • Ignition Barrel • Invincibility Barrel • Metal door • Minea • Propellerpack • Ripsaw • Rocket Barrel • Star Barrel • Steel Barrel • Switch Barrel • TNT Barrel • Toboggan • Tracker Barrel • Trapdoor • Tumbling barrel • Warp Barrel • Wheel
Levels Lake Orangatanga Lakeside Limbo • Doorstop Dash • Tidal Trouble • Skidda's Row • Murky Mill • Belcha's Barn
Kremwood Forest Barrel Shield Bust-Up • Riverside Race • Squeals on Wheels • Springin' Spiders • Bobbing Barrel Brawl • Arich's Ambush
Cotton Top Cove Bazza's Blockade • Rocket Barrel Ride • Kreeping Klasps • Tracker Barrel Trek • Fish Food Frenzy • Squirt's Showdown
Mekanos Fire-Ball Frenzy • Demolition Drain-Pipe • Ripsaw Rage • Blazing Bazukas • Low-G Labyrinth • Kaos Karnage
K3 Krevice Kreepers • Tearaway Toboggan • Barrel Drop Bounce • Krack Shot Kroc • Lemguin Lunge • Bleak's House
Razor Ridge Buzzer Barrage • Kong-Fused Cliffs • Floodlit Fish • Pot Hole Panic • Ropey Rumpus • Barbos's Barrierb • Kroctopus Krusha
Pacificaa Dingy Drain-Pipea • Stormy Seasa • Sunken Sprucea • Cliffside Blasta • Ripcurl Reefa • Surf's Upa • Barbos's Barrier
Kaos Kore Konveyor Rope Klash • Creepy Caverns • Lightning Lookout • Koindozer Klamber • Poisonous Pipeline • Kastle Kaos
Krematoa Stampede Sprint • Criss Kross Cliffs • Tyrant Twin Tussle • Swoopy Salvo • Rocket Rush • Knautilus
Miscellaneous Ask Uncle Tusk • Barrel-Blastapalooza • Cold Crossword Challenge • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
a Exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version
b Barbos's Barrier was moved to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version
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