Dokkel-Taks

The Dokkel-Tak, often referred to as just Dok, are large beasts of burden that have been domesticated by the _________. They resemble earth Buffalo. Their heads are broad and sport four, typically double point, horns. The horns are generally sawed flat to avoid puncture wounds to other Doks and their caretakers.

Uses
Dokkel-Taks are raised for a variety of purposes. The males are used as beasts of burden, pulling harvesting equipment and trailers, sometimes ridden for travel, when speed is not important. The females are raised for their meat, their milk and their provisioning of more Dokkel-Taks.

Life Cycle
Dokkel-Taks are fast breeding herd animals. Typically, a herd consists of anywhere from 20 to 200 animals in captivity, however wild Dok herds have been estimated reaching 2,000 to 3,000 animals. The general ratio of male to female is around 1 male for every 7 females. Females have 1--3 young each cycle and are carry the live young for 5 months befor giving birth. Young Doks reach maturity in 2 years which is extremely fast in comparison to similar animals. This quick maturation is what makes Doks the most domesticated animal on Promesia. At 3 years a Dok has reached it's best time to meat ratio and is at this point harvested or traded. Typically a Dok will live 25-30 years. Though reaching maturation early, a Dok will not finish growing until around 15 years, this causes confusion to some when they see a wild Dok in comparison to a captive domesticated Dokkel-Tak, the two hardly resemble each other. It's later years of growth are used to develop muscle, to compete in the wild, thick fur if it is located in cold climates, and extending of the horns to signify strength and vitality.