Komodo Rhino

The Komodo Rhino (こもど谷犀牛, Komodo-tani Saigyū, Komodo Valley Rhino) is a species of large, omnivorous, horned reptile native to the Yamataian planet of Kanagawa. There are numerous natural subspecies of the Komodo Rhino dispersed across Kanagawa, and domesticated communities have also been successfully integrated and adapted to a variety of climate conditions on different worlds. The Komodo Rhino is bred both as a beast of burden and for its meat.

History
The Komodo Rhino was first discovered in the Komodo Valley on Kanagawa by settlers in 2098, though other communities were rapidly found planet-wide. Its ease of domestication allowed it to rapidly become a crucial part of the colonisation effort, complimenting vehicles brought along. Komodo Rhinos remain an integral part of Kanagawan culture and society to this day, even throughout the various provinces, with one of the planet's main exports being Komodo Rhino meat.

Description
The komodo rhino has a thick hide, which serves as natural protection for its body. Three large, curved horns dominate its face; two curving down from its forehead and one curving upward from its snout. These are made of solid keratin, and wild komodo rhinos are known to purposefully sharpen their horns against rocks to aid in hunting larger animals.

Use as food
Komodo Rhino meat is used within Yamatai for various meat products, including sausages, steaks and sashimi. Komodo Rhino meat is known to be tough and can be easily preserved. It is exported throughout the galaxy.