Thoraidama

Behavior: These large herbivores are generally docile until sensing a predator via sight or smell. Upon detecting a threat the large matriarch of the herd will rear onto their hind legs and utter a thunderous bellow followed by snorts and loud stomping on the ground, jerking and shaking its head towards the perceived threat. The rest of the herd, which can number anywhere from 10 to 20 individuals will then move to surround the source of danger and proceed to flail at it using their large blunt tusks as natural maces. Once the target is knocked down or rendered incapacitated, the herd will proceed to take turns kicking and trampling the threat until all signs of life have ceased. Should they be outnumbered, the matriarch will instead emit a whistle through its nostrils to signal the herd into a stampede in the opposite direction.

Details: Because of their tame temperament, thoraidamas are often used as pack animals and beasts of burden by many if not all desert civilizations. With exceptionally powerful torso and neck musculature they are ideal for hauling heavy cargo and pulling wagons and the like. Their calloused legs and feet serve as excellent natural protection against nearly any terrain as well as being powerful bludgeons.(edited)