The Winged Ripper is a special variant of the Ripper seen only once in Metroid: Zero Mission. It appears in Norfair during the fight with the ensnared Kiru Giru. Samus utilizes it as a platform, by freezing it with her Ice Beam, jumping on it and then opening fire on the Tangle Vines ensnaring the Kiru Giru. Worthy of note is that this Ripper will break free from the Ice Beam faster than most other frozen enemies (not counting Space Pirates shocked by the Paralyzer). The wings of the Ripper resemble the Cow's. Unlike other Rippers, the Winged Ripper changes its altitude as it flies and is invulnerable to the Screw Attack, as well as Super Missiles.