Wolf or Hyena? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Dain · 02-14-2003, 10:08 AM

I think they looked good--but they did jump and pounce a bit more like big cats than dogs/wolves, I thought. I always thought it was a shame that Tolkien chose wolves to be evil creatures, they are such amazing animals. Maybe that's why PJ changed them.<P>As for dire wolves, <A HREF="http://www.tarpits.org/education/guide/flora/wolf.html" TARGET=_blank>this pic</A> looks more like a wolf.

02-14-2003, 10:08 AM	#8
Dain Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iron Hills Posts: 127	I think they looked good--but they did jump and pounce a bit more like big cats than dogs/wolves, I thought. I always thought it was a shame that Tolkien chose wolves to be evil creatures, they are such amazing animals. Maybe that's why PJ changed them.<P>As for dire wolves, <A HREF="http://www.tarpits.org/education/guide/flora/wolf.html" TARGET=_blank>this pic</A> looks more like a wolf. __________________ Only I have looked through the shadow of the Gate. Beyond the shadow it waits for you still: Durin's Bane.