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[[Image:Floatsam.jpg|thumb|200px|A blue '''Floatsam'''.]]
[[Image:Floatsam.jpg|thumb|200px|A blue '''Flotsam'''.]]
'''Floatsam''' are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck; many walkthroughs and guides even erroneously call this creature '''Flotsam''', which is how it is spelled in the cast list of both ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
'''Flotsams''' are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck.
 
Flotsams come in two colors: blue and green. Blue Flotsam swim in only one direction, while the green Flotsam can change their direction from left to right; they generally do this when they reach a wall.
Floatsams come in two colors: blue and green. Blue Floatsam swim in only one direction, while the green Floatsam can change their direction from left to right; they generally do this when they reach a wall.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
A Floatsam-like boss appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', by the name, [[Wild Sting]], a giant stingray boss. It is able to move above water, and must be jumped on several times to be defeated. Alternatively, this stingray could be the creative inspiration or the forerunner of Floatsam.
A Flotsam-like boss appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', by the name, [[Wild Sting]], a giant stingray boss. It is able to move above water, and must be jumped on several times to be defeated. Alternatively, this stingray could be the creative inspiration or the forerunner of Flotsam.


===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest===
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Floatsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost every water-involved level. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking [[Diddy Kong]] or [[Dixie Kong]]. However if the [[Kong]]s are in the path of a Floatsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Floatsam can only be defeated with help from [[Enguarde the Swordfish]].
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Flotsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost every water-involved level. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking [[Diddy Kong]] or [[Dixie Kong]]. However if the [[Kong]]s are in the path of a Flotsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Flotsam can only be defeated with help from [[Enguarde the Swordfish]].


===''Donkey Kong Land 2===
===''Donkey Kong Land 2===
Floatsam also appears in ''Donkey Kong Country 2's'' pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. There is no difference between these Floatsam and those of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.
Flotsam also appears in ''Donkey Kong Country 2's'' pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. There is no difference between these Flotsam and those of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.


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Revision as of 12:31, February 26, 2010

File:Floatsam.jpg
A blue Flotsam.

Flotsams are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of Crocodile Isle. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck. Flotsams come in two colors: blue and green. Blue Flotsam swim in only one direction, while the green Flotsam can change their direction from left to right; they generally do this when they reach a wall.

History

Donkey Kong Land

A Flotsam-like boss appears in Donkey Kong Land, by the name, Wild Sting, a giant stingray boss. It is able to move above water, and must be jumped on several times to be defeated. Alternatively, this stingray could be the creative inspiration or the forerunner of Flotsam.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Flotsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost every water-involved level. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking Diddy Kong or Dixie Kong. However if the Kongs are in the path of a Flotsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Flotsam can only be defeated with help from Enguarde the Swordfish.

Donkey Kong Land 2

Flotsam also appears in Donkey Kong Country 2's pseudo-sequel Donkey Kong Land 2. There is no difference between these Flotsam and those of Donkey Kong Country 2.