Rock Mule
These Mule-like Rahi are named for their sturdiness, strength, and stubbornness, much like a heavy rock (and Po-Matoran).
A result from the mix of a Smith Horse (click for information) and a Mineral Donkey, these Mules are cherished for their strength to carry multiple rocks to help Po-Matoran who are travelling to build, carve, or sculpt.
They were almost made the Spirit Rahi of Po-Wari (the Stone Region of Zakara), but it would’ve caused Matoran to get the Iron and Stone flags confused due to the similar shapes of the Rahi on the flag and a similar flag color of brown for Stone and burnt orange for Iron. It was also due to Rock Mules not being its very own species as much as it is a hybrid.
However, these Mules are still celebrated on their own national Po-Matoran holiday in a way to still celebrate these sturdy, strong equines.
Rock Mules originate from Po-Matoran farms, in which they came to existence from putting Smith Horses and Mineral Donkeys together. The Po-Matoran bred these Horses and Donkeys to combine their strength and see what they could reproduce, which was a success in making a much stronger offspring.
Unfortunately, the differences in the Smith Horse and Mineral Donkey DNA have resulted in Rock Mules being unable to reproduce their own offspring, making them infertile.
Conservation Status: Domesticated
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Happy Mule Day!
