Species: Abada Clade: Ceratopsidae Diet: Herbivorous Size: 10 ft Habitat: Forest and Grassland Threat Level: 3/5 (If Provoked) Group Orientation: Herds or Solitary Fun Facts:
Also known as Nillekma or Arase, the Abada can usually be seen in herds consisting of ten to fifteen members, although males will - when they reach the proper age, either leave the herd and live a solitary life or challenge the alpha male for the right to take over the herd. They are mostly placid animals although they have a reputation of being bad-tempered if they or their young are threatened.
Its most dangerous weapon is by far its twin horns, but their frills are rather fragile; so despite being living tanks, they usually prefer to use intimidation as their first tactic. Most duels between rival males are dealt with in this way to avoid major injuries.
The Abada has been misclassified by many to be a living unicorn in Africa. Giovanni Cavazzi, an Italian missionary, travelled in Portuguese Angola in the 17th century and heard tales about a creature similar to a horse but closer in size to an ox and having a head similar to a deer. In many of these tales, the Abada is said to be a sign of good fortune as it would appear when a traveler was lost or when someone was gravely ill.










