Hammerhead Rhinoceros

The Hammerhead Rhinoceros is a large mammal endemic to Aleria, sometimes seen in the tropical continent's savannahs and rainforests.

Description
The average hammerhead bull is 3 meters tall and 6 meters long and weights several tonnes. Both bulls and cows have hammer-like structures on their heads, hence their names. A strong armour covers its front and top, enabling it to withstand punishment before dying.

Behaviour
The hammerhead rhinoceros is a social animal, travelling in small herds of 5-7 individuals. Despite its size and strength, its are relatively shy and docile, often choosing to keep away from unfamiliar humans or other sentients instead of fighting them. When it is angered or threatened, however, it will raise a large "fan" of brightly colored feathers on the top of its head and roar, before charging whoever or whatever is brave (or stupid) enough to provoke it.

It can be somewhat territorial to other hammerheads from different herds, despite its usual peacefulness, especially during mating seasons. Still, it's not above working together with fellow hammerheads, regardless of herd, when faced with a predator powerful to kill it, such as the skytiger.

Relationship with people
The hammerhead has been a stronger, yet slower alternative to deers and tigers as war animals, especially for orcs, since the time of Mappanganro I in Dwipantara. Aside from war mounts, hammerheads are also used as beasts of burden thanks to their strength.

In Dwipantaran culture, the hammerhead is regarded with a certain degree of respect, though not as much as the skytiger. It is seen as a symbol of patience, perseverance, wisdom, strength, compassion and longevity. They are also associated with the earth and earthquakes due to their size and durability.

Trivia

 * The hammerhead rhinoceros is based on the hammerhead titanothere from James Cameron's Avatar.