20 Facts You Might Not Know About Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong started out as a barrel throwing kidnapper with a deep seated hatred of plumbers, and now he’s the star of his own series called Donkey Kong Country.

But how did a gorilla come to be called Donkey, and what happened in his life that made him go from barrel tossing maniac to defender of the Kongo Jungle and enemy of the evil King K. Rool?

Check out this insightful article from the fine folks at Gamma Squad and up your DK game with 20 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About Donkey Kong Country, just in time for the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.