Pufftons are common enemies in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Acting similar to Tiki Torks from Donkey Kong Country Returns, Pufftons are the sturdier relatives of Hootzes and have an even stronger variant named Tufftons.
Pufftons always fly in the air, in either a horizontal or vertical pattern. They usually appear between two platforms, and the Kongs must jump on them to move to the next platform. Pufftons do not target the Kongs, but they still lose a heart point from touching a Puffton. The Kongs can defeat Pufftons by either jumping on them or rolling into them three times, or by throwing another enemy or barrel at them. Donkey Kong earns a Banana Coin per each jump on a Puffton.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ジャウル Jauru |
Jowl |
| German | Schuhu |
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| Spanish | Lechuzo Sabio |
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