Marsh strider

Marsh Striders are beasts found in the Timberlands, exclusively in the Swamps.

Info:
Marsh Striders are herbivores that live in swamps and marshes. Here, they feed from the many types of plants, mosses, and other vegetation. They're frail creatures, and are outrun by many predators on dry ground. They've fully adapted to life in the boggy ground of the Swamps though, and thus don't lose any speed when fleeing through shallow waters, while predators will slow to a crawl.

They live in large herds comprised of female and male creatures, of all ages. Females are called Hinds, and males are called Harts, and they're easily distinguishable from each other. When running, they'll form formations with the juveniles in the middle, circled by the Hinds, which are in their turn circled by the Harts. Hinds feed their children through self-produced milk: no pregnancy is needed for this i.e. every Hind is always able to produce milk. This ties in with their strong herd bonding: all creatures look after each other, none are left behind, and if juveniles are orphaned, other Hinds will adopt them as their own.

Combat style:
Nonexistent. They're not predators, and if attacked, they'll try to run.