"Despite being only the size of a large badger, the aurumvorax, or 'golden gorger', is an incredibly dangerous creature. The animal is covered with coarse golden hair and has small silver eyes with golden pupils. It has eight powerful legs that end in 3-inch-long copper claws. The aurumvorax's shoulders are massively muscled while its heavy jaw is full of coppery teeth.
The creature weighs over 500 pounds. This incredible density provides the animal with much of its natural protection. This, combioned with its speed, power, and sheer viciousness, makes it one of the most dangerous species yet known."

AD&D 2nd ed. Monstrous Manual

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