Lish

The Lish is a large mammal noted for its thick leathery hide. It related to the of the Bovidae and Rhinocerotidae families. Lish are usually around 2.5 m long and 1.5 m high at the shoulder. The hide is covered in long guard hairs that reach almost to the ground in some species.

They are social and live in herds, usually of around 10–20 animals but sometimes over 100. Winter herds consist of adults of both sexes as well as young animals. During the breeding season, males compete for dominance, and one dominant bull drives other adult males out of the group.

Lish were originally　native to areas of Daistallia, but are found in several areas of Greenfields. The are economically important in both Daistallia 2104 and especially among The Hri.

Adult Lish weigh more than 200 kg and can reach more than 400 kg. Their height is about 1.4 m, and their length approximately 2.5 m. They can achieve an age of 25. They are social animals that live in groups, being famous for making a defence ring when they feel threatened.

Environmental Adaptations

Adaptations to their habitat include the following characteristics:

A thick, layered skin that protects against thorns and sharp grasses. The soles of their feet are thickly padded to cushion the legs and absorb shock. The upper lip has been adapted for seizing and grasping (prehensile) objects which helps in browsing and foraging. The large ears rotate to give directional information on sound The large nose has an excellent sense of smell to detect predators. Formidable horns are used for defense and intimidation. An aggressive disposition discourages predators. The animal's nearsightedness seems to urge a "charge first and investigate later" defense.

Diet

The Lish is a herbivorous browser/grazer. They graze on grasses, reeds, sedges, and leafy ground plants. They are know for digging through snow in the winter to reach their food.

Mating

Females are sexually mature at six years of age, and males reach sexual maturity after seven or eight years. The gestation period is eight or nine months. Mating does not have a seasonal pattern but live births tend to be towards the end of the summer. A new born calf averages 50 kg. Generally, females produce calves every two to three years. Almost all pregnancies are of a single calf; the young nurse for a year, but may start to eat grasses as soon as a week after birth.