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In this forest level, the [[Kong]]s must make their way through a large forest infested with [[Necky|Neckies]]. To do so, the Kongs make use of many [[Barrel Cannon]]s, and even bounce off the Neckys themselves. In fact, many of the Neckies in this level only serve as platforms. Vulture Culture also introduces the new type of enemy, [[Mini-Necky]], who spits nuts at the Kongs whenever they are spotted. Not only these dangerous vultures, but also red and yellow [[Zinger]]s, populate the level, and they are another large threat to the primates.

==Level Layout==

[[File:DKCI1565.jpg|thumb|left|180px|The level begins.]]

Three barrels that tilt when entered are located in it, and they Kongs must shoot when they are aimed correctly to survive. They must also watch out for a Zinger as they blast between the last two barrels. Once they cross the abyss, they come up to a long pathway with a structure raised in the center of it. A Necky is perched at the top of the structure, and it throws nuts at the heroes as they pass through the area. After passing the vulture, they reach an abyss that contains two Barrel Cannons that tilt upon being entered. As before, they must shoot only when the barrel they are in is aimed correctly. A solid platform with a few bananas along it follows this pit. A small pit is ahead of it that can be crossed with a simple jump. The primates can find a Mini-Necky on a small platform after this pit. It hovers near a sign that indicates that the level is near complete. Using several Barrel Cannons that tilt when entered, the Kongs are able to blast over a nearby abyss. As they cross, a few Zingers fly in their path. They also find the letter G between two Zingers as they cross. On the opposite side of the abyss, the primates can find a pathway holding a Mini-Necky, a few bananas, and an exit sign. A passage leading out of the level follows the sign.

==Hidden Collectibles and Objects==

===K-O-N-G Letters===

*N: The letter N is located between the last two Barrel Cannons in the level's third Bonus Level.

*G: The letter G can be found between the final two Zingers in the level, who are located above the final abyss in the level.

===Bonus Levels===

*When the Kongs find the level's first Necky, they should defeat it and push the tire to the left off the small ledge they are on. They must push it to the edge of the cliff found to the right of the area and bounce off of it there, following a trail of three visible bananas. If they bounce high enough, they land in a barrel. It shoots them to the [[Bonus Level]], where they must hit a few K-O-N-G Letters orbiting the center of the stage. If they hit the letters in the correct order, they are awarded with an [[Extra Life Balloon]]. Once done, they end up back in the main level. Additionally, they are forced out of the bonus if they fail to hit the letters correctly.

*Before the Star Barrel, the heroes cross an abyss while bouncing off of several Neckies. They soon reach a small area of land where a Mini Necky attacks. When this enemy is jumped off of, the heroes must land on a small spot on the ground to find a barrel. They should use it to blow away the nearest wall. If they walk into the opening they have created, they are sent to a Bonus Level. There, they have to defeat two Klaptraps. These foes are not like other Klaptraps and require more hits to get rid of. As they are jumped on, the Kongs are given [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es as an award. Once they defeat or get hit by these enemies, the bonus ends.

*Around the end of the level, the heroes can discover a Necky perched on a high platform. If they hop jump from the platform it occupies and land on a strange area on the ground, a barrel is released from the ground. They should use it to destroy a wall near where the Necky stands. They can walk into the created passage to make their way into a Bonus Level. There, they must shoot over a wide abyss with the use of several Barrel Cannons. As they go, they collect some bananas and the letter N. After they make it over the gap, the primates can exit the area through a nearby opening. They are also forced out of the bonus if they fall into the abyss.

===Warp Barrel===

*The Kongs should race through the beginning of the level until they reach the third pit in the level. If they reach the pit fast enough, an Auto Fire Barrel appears in it that they can use to skip to a sign near the end of the level. This warp only appears in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of the game.

File:VultureCulture65 2.jpg|Vulture Culture, as seen in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of the game.

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==Trivia==

*"Vulture Culture" is the name of a [[Wikipedia: Vulture Culture|popular album]] by The Alan Parsons Project (released in 1985). The name of the title track was a play on the term "culture vulture," which is used for people well versed in the fine arts.

==Names in Other Languages==

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