Kremling
The Kremlings are a race of crocodiles that originated from Crocodile Isle. They first appeared in Donkey Kong Country. Kremlings come in many different varieties. Most Kremlings are a part of the Kremling Krew.
Kremlings also made a few appearances in various sports titles in the Mario series. Kremlings can be seen in the background of the Donkey Kong Jungle court in Mario Power Tennis, and they take on the role of goalies in Super Mario Strikers.
Origin
The Kremlings apparently originate from the Lost World on Crocodile Isle, an island mostly composed of swampland. The varied climate and conditions of the Lost World may explain why some types of Kremlings look drastically different from other types, as certain types of Kremlings may have developed different characteristics to adapt to the Lost World's different enviroments.
Biology
From what has been seen of Kremlings so far, they seem to have two distinctive body shapes, either being humanoid or having the basic form of an alligator or crocodile, being a quadraped with a tail dragging behind them.
Skin Pigment
From what has been observed, Kremlings come in a wide variety of colors, though the most basic color seems to be green and it's multiple shades. Other colors seen include brown, red, blue, gray and even purple.
Speech
Though it seems most Kremlings speak English fluently, it is possible the Kremlings may have their own language consisting of hisses, as several Kremlings have been shown to drag-out the "S's" in words while speaking. Klaptraps and related creatures have also been shown to communicate using snarls and growls, though whether other types of Kremlings such as Kritters can understand these noises is unknown.They also seem to replace cs with a k like sound with a k.
Gender
Oddly, no female Kremlings have ever been shown, leading to speculation on how Kremlings breed; one theory is that they may reproduce asexually as certain Earth-inhabiting reptiles have been shown to do. It is possible that female Kremlings actually do exist though, as King K. Rool briefly mentions having a wife in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble, though whether this statement is to be taken seriously is debated. Recently though, a female Kremling by the name of Kass has been confirmed as being a character in the upcoming game, DK Bongo Blast.
Diet
Though the exact diet of the Kremlings is unknown, it can be assumed that they are carnivores due to their similarities to real world reptiles and from the fact that they have rows of sharp fangs. Interestingly though, some types of Kremlings actually seem to possess no teeth at all.
Society
The Kremlings seem to have some level of leadership and government, as evidenced by King K. Rool and KAOS. How these leaders are actually chosen is unknown though, it is possible the Kremling may actually hold elections and vote for a leader; though due to comments made by Klubba about how the Kremlings are "miserable" under King K. Rool, it seems more likely that the Kremlings may be ruled under a dictatorship, with one Kremling simply taking the position of leader.
Unlike the Kongs who seem "in-tune" with nature, the Kremlings could seemingly care less about it, as a large amount of heavily-polluting, Kremling-controlled factories have been seen. The Kremlings are also advanced in the feild of mechanics, as such things as airships and submarines have been shown to be used by the Kremlings. Additionally, the Kremlings are seemingly more advanced than humans in technological levels, as the Kremlings have been shown using and building such devices as apparently sentient robots, laser weaponry and on one occasion, a "hover-craft" like vehicle.
The Kremlings seem to be a marauding and conquering race, as evidenced by their looting and stealing of valuables and take-over of the Northern Kremisphere. (It is also possible that they showed similar sides in the unseen Kremean War, which they are assumed to have fought in.) Not all Kremlings are bad, though; some, such as K. Lumsy and the Kritter goalies of Super Mario Strikers seem to be decent individuals.
Cities, towns or villages inhabited by Kremlings have never actually been seen, meaning what a Kremling's shelter or home may actually look like unknown.
Notable Kremlings
- Congazuma (a stone idol whose appearance is based-off a Kremling)
- Green Kroc
- Junior the Giant Klaptrap
- K. Lumsy
- Kaptain Skurvy
- Kerozene
- King K. Rool
- Klubba
- Klump (character)
- Krunch
- Krusha (character)
- Kudgel
- Kutlass (character)
- Resident Demon
- Robo-Kritter (a robot based-off a Kritter)
Types of Kremlings
- Bazuka
- Big Klaptrap
- Bone-Kritter
- Kaboing
- Kaboom
- Kackle
- Kannon
- Kasplat
- Klank
- Klaptrap
- Klasp
- Klinger
- Kloak
- Klobber
- Klomp
- Klump
- Knocka
- Kobble
- Koin
- Koindozer
- Kopter
- Kosha
- Krash
- Krimp
- Kritter
- Kritter-in-a-Sheet
- Krochead
- Krook
- Krumple
- Kruncha
- Krusha
- Kuchuka
- Kuff 'n' Klout
- Kutlass
- Mecha-Kritter (really a robot simply based-off a Kremling)
- Rekoil
- Rockroc
- Shroom Kritter
- Skidda
- TNT Knocka
| Kremlings | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Congazuma • Cranky K. Rool • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krunch's mother • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Okusan • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon |
| Species | Bazuka • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling (boater) • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Shroom • Skeleton Kremling • Skidda • Super Team goalie |
