"The Ricky is a creature in the Sonic the Hedgehog series which first appeared in the original Sonic the Hedgehog. They are a race of squirrel Animals that live across various regions all over Sonic's world, and are close friends of Sonic the Hedgehog and his allies. The Rickies are constantly targeted by Dr. Eggman who seeks to use them as energy sources for his various Badniks and often imprisons them in Capsules for later use.

Like actual animals, the Rickies can only speak in a language consisting of small ook-sounding noises. Although recognized as animal life, Rickies are remarkably intelligent and sociable, being capable of understanding normal language and establishing their own Animal communities. All Rickies are generally good-hearted, helpful, friendly and playful, but their small stature leaves them rather defenseless on their own. They also have great respect and appreciation for nature, choosing to live in complete harmony with it." -- Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki



Debut: "Sonic the Hedgehog [​16-bit]" (1991)