Gnawty

Gnawtys are green beaver-like enimies in the Donkey Kong series. They are considered to be the goomba of Donkey Kong, being the most common enemy and appearing in almost every game

Gnawtys first apperared in Donkey Kong Country, in which they are the weakest enemy in the game, being defeated by being jumped on, throwing a barrel at them, or using an animal buddy. Later in the game, they are seen ridding giant stone wheels chasing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. There are also two bosses in this game, named Very Gnawty and Really Gnawty, which are giant gnawtys.

In the sequel, Donkey Kong Land, they played the same role.

In a later appearence, Donkey Kong 64,they were found in almost every level, and they are once again the weakest enemy and can be defeated with any attack. In an unlockable minigame called Beaver Brawll, Rambi tries to defeat as many gnawtys as possible before time runs out.

Gnawty is word play on the word naughty, which is what a person is when the misbehave, and gnaw which is another word for chew, like a beaver gnaws on wood.