Beasts are the animal life you run into throughout the world of Middle-earth. Hostile predators such as wolves fall into this category, but so do more peaceful creatures such as boars, and bears (peaceful until provoked). Completely pacifistic animals such as foxes, deer, and rabbits also fall into this category.
Despite the many dangers which lurk in the dark corners of the woods and mountains, Middle-earth is not solely populated by evil beasts and monsters. In nearly every region, animals of a most natural order can be found roaming, going about their own business. Not all of these animals are harmless, however. There are many dangers which do not serve the Enemy in Mordor.
For a current listing of all Beast creatures, see Genus:Beast.
