Hippogriff

Hippogriffs resemble large flying horses with the forefront of a bird of prey. A typical hippogriff is 9 feet long, has a wingspan of 20 feet, and weighs 1,000 pounds.   A hippogriff avoids the territories and civilizations of other creatures, dwelling in extreme altitudes. Griffons sometimes prey upon them, and hippogriffs will generally attack griffons on sight if they have a numerical advantage.   Hippogriffs are omnivorous, entering combat only as a defense, save for those times a griffon is met. They are prized as flying mounts since, unlike griffons, they are relatively safe around horses.