Yoshi is a member of the Yoshi race, multi-colored reptiles that have been compared to dinosaurs. The Yoshis dwell on Yoshi's Island, a tropical island located in the sea south of the Mushroom Kingdom (although Yoshis have been seen living comfortably in other places, most notably the nearby landmass of Dinosaur Land). Peace-loving, vegetarian creatures, the Yoshis prefer to keep to themselves, although they are not usually hostile to visitors.