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| + | [[File:fboy-01.png|right|thumb|[[Link]] witnessing the [[Flute Boy]]'s apparition surrounded by many animals.]] |
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| + | This page lists the '''animals''', or creatures, in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] that are not violent, unless provoked. Enemies are not to be included in this listing. |
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| + | ==Alligator== |
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| + | [[File:LA - Sale.png|left|35px]][[File:Schule_Donavitch.gif|right|33px]] |
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| + | [[Sale]] and [[Characters in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening#Schule Donavitch|Schule Donavitch]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' are brother alligators, one residing on the coast, and one in [[Animal Village]]. |
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| − | |race = [[Fairy]] |
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| − | |gender = Female |
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| − | |first game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' |
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| − | [[File:Ciela sprite.png|left]]'''Ciela''' (シエラ, ''Shiera'') is the first [[fairy]] [[Fairy Companion|companion]] that helps [[Link]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. She first met Link when he landed on [[Mercay Island]] and took him to her "grandpa", [[Oshus]]. Eventually she and Link began to travel together along with [[Linebeck]], whom she didn't like much and often fought with. |
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| + | ==Bat== |
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| + | [[File:Mad Batter (A Link to the Past).gif|left|20px]][[File:Mad Batter (Link's Awakening).gif|left]]{{Main|Mad Batter}} |
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| + | The Mad Batter is a bat-like creature who halves [[Link]]'s [[Magic Meter]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and increase Link's inventory in ''Link's Awakening''. |
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| + | ==Bear== |
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| − | After beating the [[Temple of Courage]], however, instead of a colorful fairy, another white fairy much like Ciela appeared. Link went to Oshus, who used his staff to fuse the new fairy and Ciela together, revealing that she is in fact the [[Spirit of Courage]], and Ciela turned to her true yellow color. Prior to the game's beginning, Ciela had split herself in two to prevent [[Bellum]] from sealing her away like he had with the other spirits. By collecting 10 [[Spirit Gems#Courage Gem|Courage Gem]]s and offering them at Fairy Island, Ciela can allow Link the ability to perform a [[Sword Beam]]. Collecting 20 gems doubles the width of the beam. |
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| + | [[File:Chef Bear.gif|left|35px]][[File:Moosh.png|right|50px]] |
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| + | [[Chef Bear]] is one of the residents of Animal Village on [[Koholint Island]] in ''Link's Awakening''. |
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| + | [[Moosh]] is one of three animal companions that Link can find in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. |
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| − | In the final boss fights, Ciela provides Link with [[Phantom Sphere]]s, allowing him to temporarily freeze time. It is around this time that Ciela fully regains her memory as Spirit of Courage and Time. The final scene before the credits is Ciela saying her goodbyes to Link and Linebeck. She eventually gains respect for [[Linebeck]] as he does for her, and is sad to see him go. |
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+ | ==Beaver== |
| + | [[File:BeaverBrothers.jpg|left|120px]]{{Main|Beaver Brothers}} |
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| − | *'''Ciela''' is similar to ''cielo'', the Spanish word for "sky" (although the name can also connotate "heaven"), which is appropriate given the nature of Ciela's character to fly around the screen. |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Link will have to [[Beaver Falls Race|race]] the Beaver Brothers separately in order to obtain a [[bottle]]. These creatures consider empty bottles to be very valuable items and won't give them up so easily.{{clear}} |
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| − | *Because the voice used for her in the game is taken from [[Navi]], she has been known as the New Navi (although she only uses the "Hey" and "Look" quotes). |
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| − | *Additionally, because early trailers for the game featured said quotes yet did not show Ciela's name, many fans initially believed she ''was'' Navi. |
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+ | ==Bird== |
| + | ===Common Bird=== |
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| − | *[[Leaf]] |
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| + | [[File:Dr Troy.png|right|180px]] |
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| − | *[[Neri]] |
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| + | In ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'', the [[Know-It-All Birds]] provide Link with helpful tips about the gameplay. |
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| + | [[File:Zeffa.png|left|30px]] |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', a lot of birds live on the [[Fortress of Winds]] and on the [[Tower of Winds]]' roof. One those birds, [[Zeffa]], is a blue bird who can, similarly to the [[Flute Boy]]'s pet, [[Warping|warp]] Link to any one of the 8 [[Wind Crest]]s scattered across the overworld, when summoned by using the [[Ocarina of Wind]]. |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Hena]] and [[Coro]] each own a bird, named respectively [[Purdy]] and [[Trill]]. Trill runs a shop near the [[Forest Temple]] that sells [[Lantern Oil]] and [[Red Potion]]. The bird [[Plumm]] might belong to their sister, [[Iza]], as Plumm can be found at the finish point of Iza's [[Rapids Ride]]. |
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| + | ===Cucco=== |
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| + | [[File:Cucco.jpg|left|100px]]{{Main|Cucco}} |
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| + | Cuccos made their first appearance in ''A Link to the Past'' and are among the first animals introduced in the series. Cuccos make their return in ''Link's Awakening'', and in most games since. The [[Cucco#Flying Rooster|Flying Rooster]] introduced the concept of [[Cucco#Cucco Gliding|Cucco Gliding]]. |
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| + | Cuccos made their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of time. A Cucco is basically a [[Hylian]] version of a Chicken. |
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| + | Cuccos have had many uses throughout the Zelda series, sometimes comical, such as in ''Majora's Mask'', where they are used as a getaway escape by the Bombers. |
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| + | In ''The Minish Cap'', the chicks inside [[Anju]]'s house are crazy little things that bite at Link when he is in his [[Minish Link|Minish state]]. One will not, and perches on top of [[Blade Brothers#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]]'s teaching room; Link can [[Kinstone Fusion|fuse]] [[Kinstone]]s with this Cucco chicks if he is in Minish form. |
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| + | Cuccos have appeared in the following games: ''A Link to the Past'', ''Link's Awakening'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''Majora's Mask'', ''Oracle of Ages'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''The Minish Cap'', ''Twilight Princess'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. |
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| + | ===Duck=== |
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| + | In ''A Link to the Past'', whenever Link plays the [[Flute]] in the [[Light World]] overworld, the [[Flute Boy]]'s pet duck can [[Warping|transport]] him to one of 8 locations. |
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| + | Ducks are found in the [[Fishing Hole]] in ''Twilight Princess''. They can either be found swimming in the pond or walking along the banks. |
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| + | ===Hawk=== |
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| + | [[File:Hawk.jpg|left|190px|Link calls a Hawk in Ordon Village]] |
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| + | In ''Twilight Princess'', Link can blow into [[Grass Whistles#Hawk Grass|Hawk Grass]] in order to summon a hawk, which he can use to solve certain puzzles. The hawk can be aimed and released to retrieve faraway objects or attack enemies. After which, the hawk will fly away, but it can be called on again. If Link calls on the hawk as a [[Wolf Link|Wolf]], the Hawk will be able to point out secrets in the area. |
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| + | At the beginning of Link's quest, it is necessary to summon a hawk to get [[Uli]]'s crib back from a [[monkey]]. |
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| + | ===Owl=== |
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| + | [[File:Owl.png|left|100px]]{{Main|Owl}} |
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| + | An mysterious [[Owl (Link's Awakening)|Owl]] first appears in ''Link's Awakening'' to share his words of wisdom with Link. |
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| + | [[Kaepora Gaebora]] is the name given to the wise owl from ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', and ''Four Swords Adventures''.{{clear}} |
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| + | ===Seagull=== |
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| + | [[File:Seagulls.png|left|120px]]{{Main|Seagull}} |
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| + | Link can control seagulls in ''The Wind Waker'' using a [[Hyoi Pear]]. At the [[Forsaken Fortress]], several of them circle around the window of the room in which [[Aryll]] is being held captive. They sometimes fly alongside the [[King of Red Lions]], Link's boat. |
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| + | In ''Phantom Hourglass'', Seagulls return mainly to add atmosphere while traveling by sea. They will follow [[S. S. Linebeck|Linebeck's Ship]] in groups of four. If Link shoots one of them with the cannon, they will all flee. |
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| + | ==Bullbo== |
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| + | [[File:Bulbo.png|left|50px]]{{Main|Bullbo}} |
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| + | Bullbos are the boar-like creatures in ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Spirit Tracks'' that are frequently used as mounts by [[Bulblin]]s. |
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| + | ==Cat== |
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| + | [[File:Mittens.png|left|frameless|80px]]{{Main|Cat}} |
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| + | In ''Oracle of Seasons'', there's a cat called Mittens who is an important part of the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence]]. |
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| + | The cats play a more violent role in ''The Minish Cap''. When Link is in his [[Minish Link|Minish state]], some cats will crouch and stare if he goes by, and some swipe and pounce at him. |
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| + | In ''Twilight Princess'', they are found throughout castle town and there are several important kitties. |
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| + | ==Cow== |
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| + | [[File:Cow2.jpg|left|150px]]{{Main|Cow}} |
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| + | Cows appear in ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', and ''The Minish Cap'' as a primary source of [[milk]]. They are kept in the land's various farms. A few cows seem to strangely possess the ability to talk.{{clear}} |
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| + | ==Crab== |
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| + | [[File:craboutset.jpg|left|120px]]{{Main|Crab}} |
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| + | In ''The Wind Waker'', crabs are small creatures found near the water at islands across the [[Great Sea]], usually on sand but sometimes on grass. They disappear into the ground if anyone gets too close, but they will eventually return to the surface once the threat is gone. |
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| + | Sand Crabs also appear as enemies in ''A Link to the Past'', ''Link's Awakening'', ''Oracle of Ages'', and ''Oracle of Seasons''. They are very rare creatures that often roam the watery areas of [[Hyrule]] in ''A Link to the Past''. In ''Link's Awakening'', these creatures live on the beaches of [[Koholint Island]]. In ''Oracle of Ages'', Crabs are found on [[Crescent Island]], in the Southeast Corner of [[Labrynna]]. They are attracted to the [[Mystical Seeds#Scent Seeds|Scent Seed]]. They typically appear in groups of two or more in small places of the beach, where there is not much room to navigate around them, causing Link to take some damage if he tries to pass by them. In ''Oracle of Seasons'', Crabs are found on the [[Western Coast]], near [[Horon Village]]. |
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| + | ==Dog== |
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| + | [[Image:DogMM.jpg|110px|left]]{{Main|Dog}} |
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| + | Dogs appear in [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town]], either as pets or as strays in ''Ocarina of Time'', ''The Minish Cap'', ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| + | In ''The Minish Cap'', they can fuse [[Kinstone]] Pieces with Link when he is [[Minish]], and give him friendly advice. Dogs such as [[Mutt]] have also appear in ''Link's Awakening'' and the ''[[Oracle Series]]''. In ''Majora's Mask'', Link can watch and bet on dog races [[Romani Ranch#Doggy Racetrack|Doggy Racetrack]]. |
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| + | ==Fish== |
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| + | {{Main|Fish}} |
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| + | ===Common Fish=== |
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| + | [[File:FishBottle.gif|left]] |
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| + | Fish were introduced in ''A Link to the Past''. Fish also made their first 3D appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'', where they serve as a treat to [[Lord Jabu-Jabu|Jabu-Jabu]], granting Link passage to the [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]] dungeon. They have served a multitude of uses throughout the ''Zelda'' series. |
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| + | Common fish have appeared in the following games: ''A Link to the Past'', ''Link's Awakening'', ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', and ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| + | ===Seahorse=== |
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| + | [[File:SeahorsesInLove.png|left|77px]]{{Main|Seahorse}} |
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| + | Seahorses make their first and only appearance so far in ''Majora's Mask''. To free the Seahorse from the [[Fisherman]] at [[Great Bay]], a picture of one of the [[Gerudo|Gerudo Pirates]] is required. |
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| + | ==Frog== |
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| + | [[File:Frog group.png|left|165px|Artwork of the Five Fabulous Frogs from ''Ocarina of Time''.]]{{Main|Frog}} |
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| + | Frogs are often encountered singing as part of a choir. Met first in ''Link's Awakening'', there is a frog choir lead by [[Mamu]] that teaches Link the [[Frog's Song of Soul]] and a frog troupe inside [[Richard's Villa]]. |
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| + | In the same vein, five of these creatures form the singing group called the [[Fabulous Five Froggish Tenors|Five Fabulous Frogs]] in the [[Zora's River]] in ''Ocarina of Time'', and yet another five form the [[Frog Choir#Don Gero|Don Gero]]'s [[Frog Choir]] in the mountains of [[Termina]] in ''Majora's Mask''. |
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| + | In ''Twilight Princess'', there are normal-looking frogs in [[Ordon Village]] that Link can talk to while in [[Wolf Link|wolf form]]. |
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| + | ==Goat== |
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| + | [[File:Ordon Link.png|left|110px]][[File:Christine.gif|right|50px]] |
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| + | [[Christine]] is a goat who resides in Animal Village in ''Link's Awakening''. During the game's [[Link's Awakening trading sequence|trading sequence]], Christine will give Link a [[letter]] that can be delivered to [[Mr. Write]], at which time it is revealed that the letter is apparently a love letter, and that Christine has enclosed a photograph of Princess Peach from the [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Brothers|''Mario'' series]]. |
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| + | The [[Ordon Goat]] is a species of goat specific to [[Ordona Province]] in ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| + | ==Horse== |
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| + | [[File:LinkeponaYoung.png|left|70px]] |
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| + | Many horses appear in the ''Zelda'' series. Their first appearence was in ''Ocarina of Time'', found at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and at the [[Gerudo]]'s [[Horseback Archery Range]]. |
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| + | Notable horses include [[Ganon]]dorf's horse and [[Epona]] (Link's horse). |
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| + | Epona has appeared in several games, usually as Link's main form of transportation. Epona has been in the following games: ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', ''Oracle of Ages'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', ''The Wind Waker'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''The Minish Cap'', and ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| + | In the [[Valiant Comics]], [[Storm]] is a large, white horse that belongs to [[Princess Zelda]]. |
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| + | ==Insect== |
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| + | ===Bee=== |
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| + | {{Main|Bee}} |
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| + | ===Bug=== |
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| + | {{Main|Bug}}{{Main|Golden Bug}} |
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| + | ===Butterfly=== |
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| + | [[File:Joy Butterfly.gif|left|30px]] |
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| + | Many butterflies appears in ''Ocarina of Time'' and in ''Majora's Mask''. If one touches a [[Deku Stick]], it will turn into a [[fairy]]. |
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| + | The [[Joy Butterflies]] are blue butterflies that appear as a result of certain [[Kinstone Fusion]]s in ''The Minish Cap''. |
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| + | ===Dragonfly=== |
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| + | {{Main|Dragonfly}} |
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| + | There are many dragonflies in the [[Fishing Hole]] in ''Twilight Princess''. They provide an increased sense of realism as well as add ambiance. |
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| + | ===Firefly=== |
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| + | [[File:Firefly.png|37px|left]]{{Main|Forest Firefly}} |
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| + | The Forest Firefly makes its habitat in the [[Forest Haven]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. It can be caught in an [[Bottle|Empty Bottle]], and used to alter a [[Picto Box]] into a [[Deluxe Picto Box]]. |
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| + | ==Kangaroo== |
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| + | [[File:Ricky.png|left|70px]] |
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| + | [[Ricky]] is a boxing kangaroo and one of three animal companions that Link can get in ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons''. He can jump up cliffs and over single holes, and is able to unleash a Tornado Punch. |
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| + | ==Keaton== |
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| + | [[File:Keaton.gif|left|140px]]{{Main|Keaton}} |
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| + | Keatons are yellow foxes with 3 tails that appear in ''Majora's Mask'' when Link have the [[Keaton Mask]] on and cut some [[Moving Grass]]. They have yellow fur and three tails with black fur on the end of each tail, and their eyes are closed. The Keaton will ask Link some questions about things in ''Majora's Mask''. |
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| + | In ''The Minish Cap'', Keatons appear as enemies thatcause Link to lose some of his [[rupee]]s when they charge at him. The orange ones appear mostly in [[Trilby Highlands]], and the blue ones appear in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. |
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| + | ==Monkey== |
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| + | [[File:Monkey.png|left|75px]]{{Main|Monkey}} |
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| + | Monkeys were first introduced in ''A Link to the Past'', when in the [[Dark World]] a monkey helps Link get into the [[Palace of Darkness]]. They make their first 3D appearance in ''Majora's Mask'' after not appearing in ''Ocarina of Time''. Although generally mischievous in the ''Zelda'' universe, monkeys are often very helpful to Link, and without them he would not be able to move forward in his quest. In ''Twilight Princess'', monkeys have a more prominent role than they have had in previous ''Zelda'' games. |
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| + | Monkeys have appeared in the following games: ''A Link to the Past'', ''Link's Awakening'', ''Majora's Mask'', ''Oracle of Ages'', and ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| + | ==Pig== |
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| + | [[File:Piggie pals.png|120px|left]]{{Main|Pig}} |
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| + | Pigs appear in ''The Wind Waker'' on [[Windfall Island]] and [[Outset Island]]. They are generally peaceful and struggle in vain when picked up. They come in various colors: pink, black, and pink with black spots. Pigs love to eat, and after consuming the [[All-Purpose Bait|bait]] you scatter, they might dig into the ground and release some rupees and items. If a pig is attacked too many times, it becomes angered and proceeds to relentlessly retaliate. On Outset Island, Link can find that [[Link (Pig)|one of the pigs]] owned by [[Abe]] and [[Rose]] has grown immensely and has been named after him.{{clear}} |
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| + | ==Rabbit== |
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| + | {{Main|Rabbit}} |
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| + | Several Rabbits inhabit the Animal Village in ''Link's Awakening''. |
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| + | They are also found in ''Spirit Tracks'', usually seen hiding behind large boulders. |
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| + | ==Squirrel== |
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| + | [[File:ALttP_Squirrel.gif|left|30px]]{{Main|Squirrel}} |
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| + | Squirrels first appear in ''A Link to the Past'' in the [[Master Sword]]'s cove. They do nothing more than run across the screen. In the GBA release, they take part in the [[Riddle Quest]]. |
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| + | Squirrels reappear in ''Twilight Princess'' where they play a minor role and are mostly found in the [[Ordona Province]]. At one point one talks to Link while he is in his [[Wolf Link|Wolf Form]]. It tells Link that animals all understand each other. |
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| + | ==Tiger== |
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| + | [[Granny]], the old woman who runs the Potion Shop in ''Ocarina of Time'', has a pet tiger. |
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| + | ==Turtle== |
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| + | [[File:TurtleMM.jpg|left|160px]]{{Main|Turtle (Majora's Mask)}} |
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| + | The Turtle is a very old creature who appeared in ''Majora's Mask''. Turtle seems to spend most of its time asleep disguising itself as a small island in the [[Great Bay]].{{clear}} |
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| + | ==Walrus== |
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| + | [[File:Walrus.gif|left|35px]] |
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| + | The lazy Walrus blocks the entrance to [[Yarna Desert]] in ''Link's Awakening''. He will only move for [[Marin]]'s singing.{{clear}} |
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| + | ==Wolf== |
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| + | [[File:Goldenwolf.jpg|left|The Golden Wolf.|170px]][[File:Midna-Wolf.png|280px|right]] |
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| + | The [[Hero's Spirit#The Golden Wolf|Golden Wolf]] in ''Twilight Princess'' is the animal incarnation of the [[Hero's Spirit]]. The wolf is summoned by finding a [[Howling Stone]], in which he confronts Link directly. |
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| + | In this game, Link is transformed into this [[Wolf Link|Wolf form]] due to the influence of the ever expanding [[Twilight]] covering [[Hyrule]]. Wolf Link is the sacred blue-eyed beast that [[Midna]] explains the [[Twili]] have long believed would free them. Though losing the ability to use items, the new form grants Link heightened senses and speed, along with many other abilities. |
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Link witnessing the Flute Boy's apparition surrounded by many animals.
This page lists the animals, or creatures, in The Legend of Zelda series that are not violent, unless provoked. Enemies are not to be included in this listing.
Alligator
Sale and Schule Donavitch of Link's Awakening are brother alligators, one residing on the coast, and one in Animal Village.
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The Mad Batter is a bat-like creature who halves Link's Magic Meter in A Link to the Past and increase Link's inventory in Link's Awakening.
Bear
Chef Bear is one of the residents of Animal Village on Koholint Island in Link's Awakening.
Moosh is one of three animal companions that Link can find in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons.
Beaver
In Majora's Mask, Link will have to race the Beaver Brothers separately in order to obtain a bottle. These creatures consider empty bottles to be very valuable items and won't give them up so easily.
Bird
Common Bird
In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, the Know-It-All Birds provide Link with helpful tips about the gameplay.
In The Minish Cap, a lot of birds live on the Fortress of Winds and on the Tower of Winds' roof. One those birds, Zeffa, is a blue bird who can, similarly to the Flute Boy's pet, warp Link to any one of the 8 Wind Crests scattered across the overworld, when summoned by using the Ocarina of Wind.
In Twilight Princess, Hena and Coro each own a bird, named respectively Purdy and Trill. Trill runs a shop near the Forest Temple that sells Lantern Oil and Red Potion. The bird Plumm might belong to their sister, Iza, as Plumm can be found at the finish point of Iza's Rapids Ride.
Cucco
Cuccos made their first appearance in A Link to the Past and are among the first animals introduced in the series. Cuccos make their return in Link's Awakening, and in most games since. The Flying Rooster introduced the concept of Cucco Gliding.
Cuccos made their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of time. A Cucco is basically a Hylian version of a Chicken. Cuccos have had many uses throughout the Zelda series, sometimes comical, such as in Majora's Mask, where they are used as a getaway escape by the Bombers.
In The Minish Cap, the chicks inside Anju's house are crazy little things that bite at Link when he is in his Minish state. One will not, and perches on top of Swiftblade's teaching room; Link can fuse Kinstones with this Cucco chicks if he is in Minish form.
Cuccos have appeared in the following games: A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords Adventures, The Minish Cap, Twilight Princess, Phantom Hourglass, and Spirit Tracks.
Duck
In A Link to the Past, whenever Link plays the Flute in the Light World overworld, the Flute Boy's pet duck can transport him to one of 8 locations.
Ducks are found in the Fishing Hole in Twilight Princess. They can either be found swimming in the pond or walking along the banks.
Hawk
In Twilight Princess, Link can blow into Hawk Grass in order to summon a hawk, which he can use to solve certain puzzles. The hawk can be aimed and released to retrieve faraway objects or attack enemies. After which, the hawk will fly away, but it can be called on again. If Link calls on the hawk as a Wolf, the Hawk will be able to point out secrets in the area. At the beginning of Link's quest, it is necessary to summon a hawk to get Uli's crib back from a monkey.
Owl
An mysterious Owl first appears in Link's Awakening to share his words of wisdom with Link.
Kaepora Gaebora is the name given to the wise owl from Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Four Swords Adventures.
Seagull
Link can control seagulls in The Wind Waker using a Hyoi Pear. At the Forsaken Fortress, several of them circle around the window of the room in which Aryll is being held captive. They sometimes fly alongside the King of Red Lions, Link's boat.
In Phantom Hourglass, Seagulls return mainly to add atmosphere while traveling by sea. They will follow Linebeck's Ship in groups of four. If Link shoots one of them with the cannon, they will all flee.
Bullbo
Bullbos are the boar-like creatures in Twilight Princess and Spirit Tracks that are frequently used as mounts by Bulblins.
Cat
In Oracle of Seasons, there's a cat called Mittens who is an important part of the Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence.
The cats play a more violent role in The Minish Cap. When Link is in his Minish state, some cats will crouch and stare if he goes by, and some swipe and pounce at him.
In Twilight Princess, they are found throughout castle town and there are several important kitties.
Cow
Cows appear in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and The Minish Cap as a primary source of milk. They are kept in the land's various farms. A few cows seem to strangely possess the ability to talk.
Crab
In The Wind Waker, crabs are small creatures found near the water at islands across the Great Sea, usually on sand but sometimes on grass. They disappear into the ground if anyone gets too close, but they will eventually return to the surface once the threat is gone.
Sand Crabs also appear as enemies in A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons. They are very rare creatures that often roam the watery areas of Hyrule in A Link to the Past. In Link's Awakening, these creatures live on the beaches of Koholint Island. In Oracle of Ages, Crabs are found on Crescent Island, in the Southeast Corner of Labrynna. They are attracted to the Scent Seed. They typically appear in groups of two or more in small places of the beach, where there is not much room to navigate around them, causing Link to take some damage if he tries to pass by them. In Oracle of Seasons, Crabs are found on the Western Coast, near Horon Village.
Dog
Dogs appear in Hyrule Town, either as pets or as strays in Ocarina of Time, The Minish Cap, Twilight Princess.
In The Minish Cap, they can fuse Kinstone Pieces with Link when he is Minish, and give him friendly advice. Dogs such as Mutt have also appear in Link's Awakening and the Oracle Series. In Majora's Mask, Link can watch and bet on dog races Doggy Racetrack.
Fish
Common Fish
Fish were introduced in A Link to the Past. Fish also made their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of Time, where they serve as a treat to Jabu-Jabu, granting Link passage to the Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly dungeon. They have served a multitude of uses throughout the Zelda series.
Common fish have appeared in the following games: A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, and Twilight Princess.
Seahorse
Seahorses make their first and only appearance so far in Majora's Mask. To free the Seahorse from the Fisherman at Great Bay, a picture of one of the Gerudo Pirates is required.
Frog
Frogs are often encountered singing as part of a choir. Met first in Link's Awakening, there is a frog choir lead by Mamu that teaches Link the Frog's Song of Soul and a frog troupe inside Richard's Villa.
In the same vein, five of these creatures form the singing group called the Five Fabulous Frogs in the Zora's River in Ocarina of Time, and yet another five form the Don Gero's Frog Choir in the mountains of Termina in Majora's Mask.
In Twilight Princess, there are normal-looking frogs in Ordon Village that Link can talk to while in wolf form.
Goat
Christine is a goat who resides in Animal Village in Link's Awakening. During the game's trading sequence, Christine will give Link a letter that can be delivered to Mr. Write, at which time it is revealed that the letter is apparently a love letter, and that Christine has enclosed a photograph of Princess Peach from the Mario series.
The Ordon Goat is a species of goat specific to Ordona Province in Twilight Princess.
Horse
Many horses appear in the Zelda series. Their first appearence was in Ocarina of Time, found at Lon Lon Ranch and at the Gerudo's Horseback Archery Range. Notable horses include Ganondorf's horse and Epona (Link's horse).
Epona has appeared in several games, usually as Link's main form of transportation. Epona has been in the following games: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, The Wind Waker, Four Swords Adventures, The Minish Cap, and Twilight Princess.
In the Valiant Comics, Storm is a large, white horse that belongs to Princess Zelda.
Insect
Bee
Bug
Butterfly
Many butterflies appears in Ocarina of Time and in Majora's Mask. If one touches a Deku Stick, it will turn into a fairy.
The Joy Butterflies are blue butterflies that appear as a result of certain Kinstone Fusions in The Minish Cap.
Dragonfly
There are many dragonflies in the Fishing Hole in Twilight Princess. They provide an increased sense of realism as well as add ambiance.
Firefly
The Forest Firefly makes its habitat in the Forest Haven in The Wind Waker. It can be caught in an Empty Bottle, and used to alter a Picto Box into a Deluxe Picto Box.
Kangaroo
Ricky is a boxing kangaroo and one of three animal companions that Link can get in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. He can jump up cliffs and over single holes, and is able to unleash a Tornado Punch.
Keaton
Keatons are yellow foxes with 3 tails that appear in Majora's Mask when Link have the Keaton Mask on and cut some Moving Grass. They have yellow fur and three tails with black fur on the end of each tail, and their eyes are closed. The Keaton will ask Link some questions about things in Majora's Mask.
In The Minish Cap, Keatons appear as enemies thatcause Link to lose some of his rupees when they charge at him. The orange ones appear mostly in Trilby Highlands, and the blue ones appear in Dark Hyrule Castle.
Monkey
Monkeys were first introduced in A Link to the Past, when in the Dark World a monkey helps Link get into the Palace of Darkness. They make their first 3D appearance in Majora's Mask after not appearing in Ocarina of Time. Although generally mischievous in the Zelda universe, monkeys are often very helpful to Link, and without them he would not be able to move forward in his quest. In Twilight Princess, monkeys have a more prominent role than they have had in previous Zelda games.
Monkeys have appeared in the following games: A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, and Twilight Princess.
Pig
Pigs appear in The Wind Waker on Windfall Island and Outset Island. They are generally peaceful and struggle in vain when picked up. They come in various colors: pink, black, and pink with black spots. Pigs love to eat, and after consuming the bait you scatter, they might dig into the ground and release some rupees and items. If a pig is attacked too many times, it becomes angered and proceeds to relentlessly retaliate. On Outset Island, Link can find that one of the pigs owned by Abe and Rose has grown immensely and has been named after him.
Rabbit
Several Rabbits inhabit the Animal Village in Link's Awakening.
They are also found in Spirit Tracks, usually seen hiding behind large boulders.
Squirrel
Squirrels first appear in A Link to the Past in the Master Sword's cove. They do nothing more than run across the screen. In the GBA release, they take part in the Riddle Quest.
Squirrels reappear in Twilight Princess where they play a minor role and are mostly found in the Ordona Province. At one point one talks to Link while he is in his Wolf Form. It tells Link that animals all understand each other.
Tiger
Granny, the old woman who runs the Potion Shop in Ocarina of Time, has a pet tiger.
Turtle
The Turtle is a very old creature who appeared in Majora's Mask. Turtle seems to spend most of its time asleep disguising itself as a small island in the Great Bay.
Walrus
The lazy Walrus blocks the entrance to Yarna Desert in Link's Awakening. He will only move for Marin's singing.
Wolf
The Golden Wolf in Twilight Princess is the animal incarnation of the Hero's Spirit. The wolf is summoned by finding a Howling Stone, in which he confronts Link directly.
In this game, Link is transformed into this Wolf form due to the influence of the ever expanding Twilight covering Hyrule. Wolf Link is the sacred blue-eyed beast that Midna explains the Twili have long believed would free them. Though losing the ability to use items, the new form grants Link heightened senses and speed, along with many other abilities.