Kikwi
Description
The Kikwi are a shy, herbivorous race found in Skyward Sword that live in the forest region. They are easily intimidated by Link and Fi, but they prove helpful in getting to Skyview Temple. Their round tails open to reveal a bush, which the Kikwi use for camouflage. Each Kikwi sports a unique face, similar to the Koroks in The Wind Waker. While many of the Kikwi are smaller than Link, they seem to grow to much bigger as they age. Bucha, who the Kikwi refer to as their elder, is twice Link's size. Kikwi vaguely resemble Tanooki from Japanese culture, or even penguins or squirrels.
The first Kikwi Link meets is named Machi. He is found being attacked by two Bokoblins. He will then escape thinking Link wants to attack him, as well. After finding him three times, he will realize that you mean no harm and introduce himself. He recalls that a girl (heavily implied to be Zelda) passed by. Then, Machi directs Link toward the Kikwi elder, Bucha.
Once Link finds Bucha, he asks Link to rescue three lost Kikwi. When Link returns, Bucha rewards him with the Slingshot.