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an orange cartoon character with a red beard and mustache

This article is about the character. If you were look for his song with the same name, click here. The Grumpy Old Troll (sometimes known as Mr. Troll) is the former secondary antagonist, and currently the anti-hero of Dora the Explorer, a troll who only speaks in English and lives under the Troll Bridge that Dora and Boots sometimes come across. Whenever they try to cross his bridge, he will jump out and sing a song telling them that they need to answer a riddle (or other challenge) or…

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a cartoon blue cow with polka dots on it's head and tail, standing in front of a white background

Benny (originally known as Benito in the 1998 pilot) is a main character on Dora the Explorer. He’s a big, strong bull with a huge appetite and an even bigger heart. He often tries to help Dora on her adventures, but Benny is so accident-prone that it is usually him that is in need of Dora’s help. Benny lives in a large red barn. Dora often goes there to visit him. Benny is a skilled dancer and loves fiesta food, especially cake and ice cream. He’s also Tico's best friend. Benny is a…

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a purple backpack with a hat on it's head is smiling and has eyes wide open

This article is about the character. For the episode, click here. Backpack (or Mochila in Spanish) is a friend and special helper to Dora who helps her on all of Dora's adventures. Just like Dora, Backpack can speak both Spanish and English. Backpack is a real go-getter with a can-do spirit. As Backpack says in her signature song, "Anything that you might need, I've got inside for you." From binoculars to sticky tape, Backpack's loaded up with everything Dora might need for her quest…

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a cartoon character flying through the air

Tico (originally known as Tico the Skunk in the 1998 pilot) is a dark purple squirrel and a friend of Dora's who lives in the forest. Spanish is his first language and he speaks very little English. He wears a colorful striped vest and is usually seen driving his little yellow car, although he has been known to travel in a variety of vehicles, from helicopters to boats to a bicycle plane. He has purple fur, a round body, and small triangular stumps for arms and legs, He is also Benny's…

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a boy with a backpack looking through a telescope

Diego Márquez is an 8-year-old Latino action-adventure hero with a big heart. His goal is to save and protect the animals and their environment. Athletic and fearless, he is always at the ready no matter what the situation. Diego loves learning new things and his animal friends, like tapirs. He takes a scientific approach to problem-solving and also uses a variety of high-tech gadgets and gizmos to save the day. Diego is Dora's cousin. Though it's never confirmed how they're related, they're…

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a cartoon girl in pink shirt and orange shorts with her hands out to the side

Dora the Explorer: This adventurous Latina girl named Dora leads preschoolers on journeys through the fictional world of Dora the Explorer. Airing since 2000, Dora's show encourages problem-solving and Spanish language learning through interactive adventures.

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