Baluchitherium

Baluchitheria were an ancient type of rhinoceros.

Description
Baluchiteria were very large creatures, with adult specimens capable of reaching a height of up to and a length of. They were extremely heavy, with some individuals weighing up to. They had excellent senses of smell and hearing, but suffered from poor eyesight.

Behavior
Although normally solitary in nature, mated pairs of baluchiteria stayed together. If three were spotted together, they were most likely a mated pair plus a calf.

It was possible to tame baluchiteria, provided one raised them from a calf or used magic to control them. They made excellent beasts of burden, capable of carrying up to.

Combat
Highly defensive creatures, baluchiteria had a tendency to attack other beings that strayed too close. They tended to trample their opponents, or otherwise attack using their heavy front hooves.

Ecology
Baluchiteria were herbivores, and were mostly found on plains.

In the Realms, baluchiteria were known to live in the Chultan Peninsula.

Beyond Toril, they could be found on the planet of Krynn.

Usages
The Pterafolk of the Chultan Peninsula considered their flesh to be a delicacy.

History
In the early 14 century DR, one could occasionally encounter caravans featuring baluchitheria in the city of Waterdeep.

Trivia
A baluchitherium could be summoned by the conjure animals spell.