Kiko

Kiko Facts

Pronounced: KEE-koh

Discovered: Prehistoric

Species Day: 17th July

Native Land: Kiko Lake

The Kiko is a smooth-skinned Neopet with a round body and two stout arms. It has no legs, but is very light, giving it the ability to move by floating and bobbing in both air and water. Kikos can also bounce on the ground, although this is not their normal method of movement. It's unknown why almost all Kikos wear a sticking plaster on their foreheads, but since it seems unlikely that all Kikos manage to bang their heads in precisely the same location during childhood, it's probably a species tradition rather than having any practical use. At about 60cm, Kikos are medium-sized Neopets.

Recent evidence states that Kikos, as with all Neopet species, are incapable of growing natural hair at least on top of their heads (if not more) and use wigs instead modelled after Faeries. However, many examples appear to cast this in doubt.

Kikos, appropriately enough, have an ancestral home in the beautiful clear waters of Kiko Lake. They do not adapt well to very dry atmospheres, and young Kikos especially need to be kept near water for their health. It seems that they, like many aquatic pets, are equally at home in fresh and salt water. They are playful creatures who like exciting thrills and spills like theme parks and water jets. From the selection of treats sold at Kiko Lake, it would appear that they also have a very sweet tooth.

The Kiko is one of the "prehistoric" pets introduced before an official record of Neopian events was kept (although Kiko Lake itself did not appear on Neopians' maps until Year Five). The first drawings of this pet are rather unfortunately flat-looking, but show all the features we're familiar with-the criss-cross plaster, single wisp of hair and saucer-like eyes.

Old Kiko

Kiko Trivia

Normally, Magical Chia Pops have no effect on pets that are not Chias. However, one specific flavour of Chia Pop, Chokato, does work on the Kiko, giving it a blue body with the characteristic reddish-brown spots. Warning: do not try this with other flavours!

A Few Famous Kikos

Captain Dread is the pirate thought to have invoked the ancient curse that destroyed most of Old Maraqua. He hasn't been seen since, which is probably for the best.
A cheery Kiko Chocolatier works at the Chocolate Factory. He appears to work on his own, since he proudly tells the public that nobody else ever comes in or goes out, yet he produces enough chocolate for the whole of Neopia... could there be a hint of magic under that top hat of his?
Kavi is the star of Tubular Kiko Racing who likes nothing better than sailing down the river in a rubber ring, despite the dangers and sabotage from competitors.
Niten Hiroru is a Kiko ninja. Despite his lack of legs, he is a competent fighter who makes his presence known with swords rather than words.
Altador Cup fans have an abundance of Kiko players to choose from! "Poke" Cellers, Ditan Colb, Holbie Pinnock and Meela Kitah can all be seen playing for Team Kiko Lake. Novice player Moni Vyshan has yet to be included in the team's more recent lineups.