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Things you may not know about the Herbivores(Info comes from MHF1, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3RD, MH3G/MH3U, MH4, wikiwiki.jp, atwiki.jp, Pike)

Aptonoth

Firstly, they can be seen in huge herds in areas rich in plants and mostly areas with huge plains.

Male Aptonoth are larger than female Aptonoth.

Aptonoth are very timid in nature and aren't bothered by humans much.

Aptonoth at first signs of a threat will run away and only fight as a last resort. They are only really threat against humans and smaller monsters.

The large Aptonoths we see in the 3rd and 4th Generations are caused by some areas being rich in more food than usual.

Aptonoth meat is a very major food through out the MH World, especially their livers with lots of fat. Aptonoths have white meat and the less popular dark meat in some cases.

Aptonoth are treated as special monsters to some due to them being used for many things such as carts and transportation. Domestic Aptonoth are very timid and scare easily with certain things sometimes causing a few accidents.

Apceros

Firstly, Apceros are close relatives of Aptonoth and are sometimes called "Herbivorous Wyverns"(Not a title by the way).

They are highly territorial unlike their cousins. They will follow/track the threat until it leaves the area mostly to protect their young/turf.

Apceros grow very quickly and it could take them about a few months to a year to become adults.

They can easily kill some carnivores in a single blow and kill small children as well.

Not many people farm Apceros from low demand of their meat but most are only called to get their eggs from them being good.

Apceros are one of the few monsters to not really fear Elder Dragons.

Genprey ans Apceros seem to suggest a predator-prey relationship sense in Frontier three corspes of Genprey have been found near Apceros nest.

Anteka

Firstly, Anteka are pretty much quiet and won't attack unless you attack them.

Their antlers ,much like Deer, are used in battles for mates and territory.

Some old Anteka have been seen but not ever shown in-game.

The antlers for each one is similar and each Anteka, including females, have antlers.

Many hunters use Anteka to practice their evasion and blocking.

Their fur is used for snowsuits. Popo

Firstly, the Popos closest relative is elephants.

They don't face threats usually, they just run. If young are with them, they stand and fight. Blango and Giaprey are confirmed to hunt for their young.

They move in a herd, in search for grass and other plants.

Their meat is tripled the price of Aptonoth meat and everything wants their meat, especially Tigrex.

Kelbi

Firstly, despite their look their apparently close relatives of horses(*Looks in shock*)

Kelbi pair up and the female is protected by the male and when the female has moved far away from a threat, the male will run right behind her.

Their horns are used for many different drugs and for many different diseases. Is also used for medicines and armors.

It takes a year for their horns to grow back.

Similar to Aptonoth, in some conditions their could be some usual Kelbi.

Mosswine

Firstly, they spend most of their life feeding and prefer to be in small herds up to two-three.

They have a very good sense of smell and can smell food underground.

Even when predatory monsters are around, they aren't afraid and don't fear/sense any real danger from them.

They are only found in areas with decent humidity and foliage, where mushrooms are found.

Besides eating their meat, many hunters cook the moss on their back.

Rhenoplos

Firstly, they are closely related to Aptonoths, Apceros, and Slagtoth.

They are highly territorial herbivores.

They have good hearing but bad eyesight.

Rhenoplos will attack any inturders/enemies relentlessly.

They lose their sight and sense of mind, when they crash into a tree or a rock.

Rhenoplos protect their eggs with their lives.

Lastly, they don't seem to like other herbivores.

Slagtoth

Firstly, Slagtoth are like areas with lots of heat and high humidity.

They usually form herds around areas with water sources with one leading male.

They come in three colors. Green, Brown, and the rarest one, Red.

Fat is stored in their droopy hide.

They aren't aggressive(Atleast, not in the 3rd Gen.) but are territorial to certain things.

Slagtoth are very sluggish but they are strong.

For defense they turn to their side and try scare predators from their size.

Epioth

Firstly, Epioth are a type of Leviathan and the largest in the Herbivore Class.

They spend almost their whole lives in water and only come out to land to sunbath or to breath.

They eat algae and other aquatic plants.

Epioth are cowardly and swim away from threats at great speeds and, even will lose their breath while swimming.

Erupe

Firstly, Erupe are very curious in nature and don't fear hunters, even while their armed.

Erupe are considered to be some of the most friendly monsters to be found thus far.

Their hoofs can grasp onto rocks and their fur is fluffy, retains heat, and it retains moisture.

They have been found to have some Highland Crystals and Ores in their bodies they've possibly eaten, such as Mountain Water Crystals.

Hunters can get Pelagus/Fanged Beasts Bones from Erupe along with Burukku.

Its unknown if Gurenzeburu eats Erupe though they seem to have a good relationship with each other.

Burukku

Firstly, the horns of Burukku are soft and can be worked with heat.

Their head is a popular headdress.

Burukku fur is stiff and retains heat.

They are quite docile unless spooked or attacked they will attack all together as a group. They use this to repel Gurenzeburu, if it decides it wants some meat, though they both coexist peacefully despite what many think.

Hunters can get Pelagus/Fanged Beasts Bones from Burukku along with Erupe.

All Herbivores in Frontier: Herbivores have the brightest shells and have spotless hides when you carve them.

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