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***Gilthalion*** · 02-13-2003, 06:45 PM

I think DaughterofVana may be on the right track.They do resemble hyenas, on the large and primitive side, of course. It definitely rings a bell. These cinematic wargs may have been taken from an actual prehistoric canine.Note also the oliphaunts! If I am not mistaken there are fossils of pachyderms of that size and tusk-structure back a couple of million years. I remember something of the like very clearly.Someone with a little more energy (I am tired and hungry and about to leave!) might be able to look these up and get a match.

02-13-2003, 06:45 PM	#5
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	I think <B>DaughterofVana</B> may be on the right track.<P>They do resemble hyenas, on the large and primitive side, of course. It definitely rings a bell. These cinematic wargs may have been taken from an actual prehistoric canine.<P>Note also the oliphaunts! If I am not mistaken there are fossils of pachyderms of that size and tusk-structure back a couple of million years. I remember something of the like very clearly.<P>Someone with a little more energy (I am tired and hungry and about to leave!) might be able to look these up and get a match. __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!