[JBird]

Originally Posted by BallisticWookie

The "thing" with the tusks is (as far as I can tell, I may be wrong though) an Oliphaunt (the name given it by Hobbits). The Gondorians however call it a Mumakil. The were introduced into the "War of the Ring" (which is depicted in The Two Towers) by the Harads who were summoned by the call of Sauron.

this man is up on his Lotr knowledge bravo wook! you beat me too it, but ya that is an oliphaunt....which is the one thing that sam wanted to see the most on the journey. von paulus has told me that the return of the king film is going to omit the scouring of the shire..... thats one of my favorite parts!!!! i would say why but i dont want to ruin it for people.