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The second world is the Desert Land.

[edit] World 2-1

Cobrat and Red Panser make their first appearance. The boss in the last room is Pink Birdo.

• World 2-1

[edit] World 2-2

Cobrat and Red Panser return, and Pokey makes his first début. The second boss is Red Birdo.

• World 2-2

[edit] World 2-3

Outside in the desert level are Shy Guy, a bunch of Red Beezos, Cobrat, and Pokey. Inside are Shy Guys, Tweeters, a Spark, a Red Panser, and Cobrat. The boss in the desert world is Tryclyde. Tryclyde has a Tweeter friend.

• World 2-3