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Document Path: /doc/monsters/herd_mammal

Name:
	Camel, Cattle, Buffalo, Antelope, Sheep  (Animals)

Stats:
	                 Camel      Cattle     Buffalo    Antelope   Sheep
	                 -----------------------------------------------------
	No. Appearing  : 1-12       20-200     4-24       4-24       10-100
	Climate/Terrain: Desert and Any land   Tropical   Tropical   Any land
	                 savanne               and temp.  and temp.
	                 climes                plains     plains
	Frequency      : Common     Common     Uncommon   Common     Common
	Organization   : Herd       Herd       Herd       Herd       Herd
	Activity Cycle : Day        Day        Day        Day        Day
	Diet           : Herbivore  Herbivore  Herbivore  Herbivore  Herbivore

Description:
	Herd animals live in all climates and terrain, from freezing tundra
	(bactrian camel) to temperate hills (wild cattle) to tropical plains
	(antelope). Though normally passive, herd animals can be dangerous
	when angered or frightened.

	Herd animals are four legged hoofed mammals covered with hair - thick
	fur for buffalo, curly wool for sheep, and short, coarse hair for ca-
	mels, antelope and cattle. Male cattle, buffalo, antelope, and sheep
	have sharp horns. A camel's humps (one hump for dromedaries, two for
	bactrian) enable it to go without food or water for up to two weeks.

Combat:
	Most herd animals attack by biting. Buffalo defend themselves with
	their horns, usually attacking if approached too closely (6' or less);
	if charging from a distance of at least 40', a buffalo does impaling
	damage plus trampling damage. Nasty-tempered camels have a 50% chance
	of spitting at persons attempting to ride them or use them for pack
	animals; the victim of a spit attack has a 25% chance of being blinded
	for 1-3 rounds. Cattle, antelope, and sheep generally flee from danger,
	but will attack if cornered of threatened. A male antelope or sheep
	defending its herd will charge, inflicting small butting damage if
	charging from at least 40'. Male cattle are 75% likely to attack if
	intruders approach before the herd has a chance to escape.

	If frightened by intruders, there is a 25% chance that the entire herd
	will stampede. If a herd stampedes, 2-8 herd animals will trample each
	creature in the path of the stampede who does not take cover (such as
	hiding in a tree or behind a rock pile or wall).

Habitat/Society:
	Herd animals graze on open terrain, migrating to a new territory when
	the food supply of the old has been depleted. Herd size varies from a
	family of four buffalo to a commercial flock of 1000 sheep. The largest
	and oldest male usually serves as the leader, directing the movement of
	his herd and watching for their predators. Herd animals do not collect
	treasure.

Ecology:
	Herd animals eat grass, grains, and shrubbery. They are the favoured
	prey of carnivores, including lions, tigers, and dragons. Man often
	domesticates herd animals for their meat, milk, fur (blankets and clo-
	thing), and skin (shoes and tents). Dried droppings of herd animals can
	be burned for fuel.