Community:Doc Blubbin's Bestiary/Mammals

From the journal of Doc Blubbin II
Mammals are characterized by their warm blood, tendency to have fur, ability to birth live young, production of milk. It is this group that I will today be observing. A diverse class, mammals have adapted in numerous ways to the world after the bombs, and many have become cornerstones of post-war life for survivors across the continant. I have spent several years (and countless Microfusion cells) studying these creatures, and have done my best to compile my observations within this journal. My hope is that future members of the Followers of the Apocalypse may be able to study this material, and use it to aid in the preservation of all life in the wasteland.

Brahmin
Ah, the noble brahmin. Truly, it is the backbone of all civilized societies in the modern world. Where would we be without these majestic multiheaded beasts of burden. It is thorough them that trade caravans are able to consistently crisscross the continent, linking the scattered settlements. We owe much to our humble bovine friends.

Brahmin are mutated versions of what people in the time before the bombs referred to as a "cow". Back then the creatures only had the one head from what I can gather based on old holotapes, and they filled a similar role in society to modern Brahmin. Modern brahmin are relied upon as both beasts of burden, and producers of a variety of foods. Brahmin meat is inherently radioactive, which is offset by Brahmin milk's interesting ability to cure radiation poisoning. Along with the two heads, Brahmin possess 8 stomachs, as well as four testicles. I'm not a farmer myself, but I would imagine the number of stomachs is is due to the increased demands of the second brain.

Brahmin posses enlarged udders, and a varying number of horns. I have also encountered brahmin breeds which bear two diminutive horns along either side of their snouts. They have rough and mottled red skin, with patches of wiry hair across their body. They are of limited intelligence (two heads are apparently not better than one, and can be easily taken care of by simply tipping them over. However, I have heard scattered reports of Brahmin on the west coast possessing the ability to speak.