Mammoth Elk

Basic Information

Anatomy

Large, 9 foot tall elks covered in long, woolen fur, making them appear much thicker than their typical lithe, muscular form. They have large hooves, the size of snowshoes, which allow them to walk on top of deep snowdrifts, and spreading, hooked antlers used for defense against the predators of the wastes.

Genetics and Reproduction

Mammoth Elk have live births after a gestation period of about six months.

Growth Rate & Stages

Faun - Birth to 1 year. Long, gangly limbs and floppy ears, covered in shaggy, shorter fur, speckled with white spots. 
Yearling - 1 to 2 years. Fur beginning to become longer and limbs starting to fit. Their spots beginning to fade, and short, velvet covered antlers just beginning to grow. 
Young Adult - 2 to 4 years. Virtually full grown, with proper proportions and no spots. Antlers beginning to lose their velvet and spreading out, with points beginning to appear. 
Adult - 4 to 10 years. Full grown, antlers fully spreading and in their prime. 
Ancient - 10 to 20 years. Antlers continuing to grow larger, but no longer strong and easily broken.

Ecology and Habitats

Cold environments, with lots of snow and fog.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Foraged frostbush sticks and brittle saltstone.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Herd mentality, with a clear pecking order, an alpha male which protects the group, and an alpha female which guides them to water and food.

Domestication

Mammoth Elks raised in captivity are domesticated and trained in much the same way as a horse. Wild Mammoth broken in a similar manner to wild horses as well.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Used for transportation and pack animals in the Wastes. Their hides are used by the Walara for clothing, blankets, and tents. Females produce milk which can be used for consumption, and, though tougher the older they are, their meat can be used for food.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The northern wastes of Flindreck.

Average Intelligence

About as smart as the average horse.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Remarkable sense of smell and hearing used to navigate in heavy fog, and eyes designed to see long distances on clear days.

Lifespan

10 - 13 Years

Average Height

9 - 10 ft.

Average Weight

2,000 - 3,500 lb.

Average Length

9 - 10 ft.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Ranging from grey to light brown, with white markings on their stomachs and foreheads.

Geographic Distribution

• The Wastes

Related Ethnicities

• The Walara