Rawk
- Not to be confused withRawk Hawk.
| Rawk | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screenshot fromDonkey Kong Country Returns | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010) | ||
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (2025) | ||
| Variant of | Awk | ||
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Rawks[1] areenemies inDonkey Kong Country Returns and itsNintendo 3DS andNintendo Switch ports. Rawks can be found in theJungle world, theRuins, and theGolden Temple; in the ports only, the can be found in theCloud world as well. Their name comes from onomatopoeia for a parrot's cry, similar toSquawks. It may also relate to the bird,hawk. Rawks are the larger, red-feathered variant ofAwks, also sporting purple talons and yellow feathers on their back. When a Rawk noticesDonkey Kong, it charges at him and attempts to injure him. Like Awks, they can also be defeated by beingjumped on, or by utilizing any other attack method. Unlike Awks, Rawks can survive a shot from Diddy's peanuts, and are stunned only after being shot.
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Naming[edit]
Rawks' name is a portmanteau of "rock" and "Awk".
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハシルク[2] Hashiruku | Portmanteau of「走る」(hashiru, "to run") and「アルク」(Aruku, "Awk") |
References[edit]
- ^Knight, Michael (November 21, 2010).Donkey Kong Country Returns Prima Official Game Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN978-0-307-47102-4. Page 24.
- ^2010. 「ドンキーコングリターンズ任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong Returns Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook).Shogakukan (Japanese). Page20Media:DKR Shogakukan P20.jpg.

