Thorn beast

Thorn Beasts are used as food by the Covenant, and Jiralhanae in particular. They are docile herd animals. Their neck and head contain a high concentration of neurotoxins. It is unknown what causes this or what function it has for the animal, but it is possible this is to keep predators from eating it. .

Trivia

 * Because they are served as food, it is a possibility that they were kept at the agricultural ship Infinite Succor. Perhaps they were the animals seen by Rtas 'Vadumee's unit as infected by the Flood. However, this is only speculation.
 * The Brute Chieftain, Maccabeus enjoyed eating the smallest horn when it was properly prepared.
 * Its entrails would be reduced into dipping sauces.
 * There were originally planned to be Thorn Beasts in Halo: Combat Evolved so the player could ride on it, but it was removed due to many glitches.
 * Most players thought it was a Covenant pig, but this is not true.