Baby Donkey Kong

Baby Donkey Kong III
Baby Donkey Kong's artwork from Mario Super Sluggers.
Full Name	Baby Donkey Kong the Third
Alias(es)	Baby D.K. Star Child Prince of the Jungle Donkey Kong III D.K. the 3rd Prime Primate Thrilla Gorilla (Super) Donkey Kong
Residence(s)	Donkey Kong Island
Family	Kong Family Donkey Kong (future self) Cranky Kong (grandfather), Wrinkly Kong (grandmother), Funky Kong (possible brother), Swanky Kong (possible brother), Donkey Kong Junior (father), Diddy Kong (nephew), Baby Kong (nephew), Candy Kong (girlfriend)
Species	Kong
Gender	Male
Powers/Abilities	Tremendous Strength, Superb swinging and climbing skills, etc.
Enemies	Kremling Krew, Kamek
Game(s)	Yoshi's Island DS Mario Super Sluggers

Baby Donkey Kong the Third is Donkey Kong's younger self in Yoshi's Island DS. He was stolen from his treetop home by Kamek and his Toady army during their massive kidnapping spree for the Star Children (which he is revealed to be). However, DK met the Yoshis and greatly helped them in their quest to defeat the Koopa Troop. He has a monogrammed bib, just like the current DK has a monogrammed tie. Baby DK is the most powerful of the babies.

Abilities

Baby DK can climb vines and chains, and even hang onto a swinging rope to use the momentum to move forward. If the player presses ↓ and then the swallowing button (either Y or B depending on control settings), Baby DK can do a shoulder charge that can break through dirt walls, some enemies, and tough blocks. Eggs thrown by Yoshi have an explosive effect – it is possible to defeat more than one enemy, activate clouds, or grab items just out of reach by a wall by the mini-blast. When Yoshi ground pounds on poles, the pole goes all the way down on the first try, relating to Baby DK's power.

In Mario Super Sluggers, he is an unlockable playable character. He has a good chemistry with Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Yoshi, Dixie Kong, Tiny Kong and Funky Kong. With the Kritters and King K. Rool he has a bad chemistry. His chemistry with Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong is neutral.

Gallery

Artwork

Yoshi's Island DS

Mario Super Sluggers

Sprites

Yoshi's Island DS

Trivia

• It was unknown whether this is a younger Donkey Kong or a younger Cranky Kong. However, considering he has a monogrammed bib similar to DK's tie, the current Donkey Kong and Mario are around the same age group and the striking resemblance to the current Donkey Kong, the former is the true intent and confirmed true.
• Baby Donkey Kong has a tail (albeit a tiny one) unlike his adult self as it seems to have disappeared, likely due to being half ape and half monkey.
• Real-life Gorillas reach the age to desire a child at 6-10 years old, and mature at 11-13 since they age faster than humans, by the time of Donkey Kong Jr. JR. would have already been older than Mario, and already old enough to have a son of his own (Baby Donkey Kong), that would later become modern Donkey Kong who would be a bit younger than Mario.
  • Mario is Age: 24 while Donkey Kong is around Age: 11-20, in Tropical Freeze he is celebrating his 20th birthday as Donkey Kong Country came out in 1994.
• Cranky Kong, Wrinkly Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., and Diddy Kong have conjoined eyes whereas modern Donkey Kong doesn't.