Shovel tusk

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Shovel tusks are found in the Howling Fjord in Northrend.

The powerful and ferocious shovel tusks are easily identified by the massive curved antler which protrudes from their heads and the twin sloping tusks that extend from their jaw. The moose-like beasts use their tusks primarily to dig for food, whereas the antler makes for a fearsome ramming weapon in contests to establish dominance over other males.

The shovel tusks are territorial and will protect their feeding grounds with deadly force. Adventurers traveling in Northrend would be wise to avoid these cantankerous and unpredictable beasts.

They have been compared to the Talbuks and Elekks of Nagrand, which is found in the shattered realm of Outland.

Speculation

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It is speculated these could become mounts and could be Taunka, Tuskarr, or even Iron Dwarf mounts. They have been confirmed in the Howling Fjord but it is speculated they appear bigger, badder, faster and stronger in other areas e.g. Borean Tundra.

Gallery

Early concept art of a shovel tusk

Shovel tusk in Howling Fjord

Tauren Shaman fighting a Shovel Tusk