Beuriff

Beuriffs are a massive species of elk that are found in the forests of Lothor. With antlers that could be used to pierce attackers and lift them high above the ground, Beuriffs are not your average prey. They are elusive creatures, and rarely travel in groups.

Hunters often seek out Beuriff's for their thick and valuable hide, their expensive venison, and for the glory of hunting such a magnificent beast.

Physical Description
Resembling a large elk, Beuriffs tower over most other animals at around 8 to 9.2 feet tall. Males can weigh around 1,800 lbs, while females tend to be slightly smaller, often around 1,400 lbs. Muscular with durable hide, Beuriffs can take a beating before they go down, and can even put up a decent fight. With wide antlers that end in sharp prongs, both male and female Beuriffs have these weapons on their heads.

When faced by a predator, a Beuriff's favorite method of self defense is to charge the attacker with their antlers facing downward. When their target is helplessly impaled, they raise them up and throw them backwards, often killing them in the process. However, in cases where this doesn't work, Beuriffs have been known to be great runners, and can trample anything that gets in their way.

Beuriffs reach maturity at 1 year of age, and can live up to between 15 - 25 years of age.

Locations
Beuriffs often hide in thick forests, rarely coming out into clearings to avoid being seen. One of the best ways to track a Beuriff, however, is to follow thin streams. They know that a hunter would never suspect such a large animal to drink from such a small source of water, and often stick by them.

On rare occasions, Beuriffs have been known to travel across the border to Draven and Valkendur, though they don't often stay long.