Thorn beast

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Thorn beasts are a docile herd animal used as food by the Covenant, particularly the Jiralhanae. Named for the five "thorns" that ridge their backs, they may have been domesticated for consumption. Their head and neck contain high concentrations of neurotoxins, likely a defensive adaptation against predators that go for the head or neck to kill.

Jiralhanae seem especially partial for the animal. Chieftain Maccabeus enjoyed eating the ball of muscle under the smallest of the five thorns that ridge its back when it was properly prepared, and the Jiralhanae Army Commander enjoyed it immensely, saying that it was "both an appetizer and dessert". The Jiralhanae prefer the thorn beast as served back up, showing its five spikes and its legs splayed forward. The head and neck is cut off, due to the high amount of neurotoxins. The thorn beast's entrails are often reduced into dipping sauces. Given the Jiralhanae's enjoyment of the animal, it may have originated on Doisac. "Thorn Beasts" may have inhabited "Installation 04" seen in early Halo CE gameplay.

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  When the Jiralhanae vessel Valorous Salvation landed on Beta Gabriel and the Jiralhanae began hunting the humans there, it was noted that one Brute named Brother Golubus came close to making the fatter humans taste like thorn beast.

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  Some thorn beasts being passed by Marines in the Halo: Combat Evolved E3 2000 trailer.

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  Thorn beast in an early version of Halo Wars. The concept of wildlife in-game was cut before release.

List of appearances

• Halo: Contact Harvest (First appearance)
• Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
  • Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss (Mentioned only)