The ability to "piggyback" or use various animal companions, called "Animal Buddies", returns from its predecessor, such as Squitter the Spider, Glimmer the Anglerfish, Rambi the Rhino, Rattly the Rattlesnake, Nerk the Seal, Enguarde the Swordfish, and Squawks the Parrot, which can boost the gameplay experience, proving advantageous at certain points in a level or the whole level overall.
The first specimen of the Two-rod anglerfish (first called Ceratias bispinosus) was collected during the expedition of the HMS Challenger during the years 1873-1876.
The largest island in the group is sometimes referred to as 'Seal Island' and is home to Atlantic Grey Seals, dogfish, anglerfish and sea anemones.