Hippogriffs are creatures with the head, wings, and forelegs of a griffin; and the body, hind legs, and tail of a horse. These beasts can be found worldwide, but are native to Europe. Experts can tame hippogriffs, as they can be quite dangerous if they want to be.

On approaching the hippogriff, eye contact must be made, and you must bow. If the hippogriff bows back, it is all right to come further.

 

Hippogriffs like eating insects, but also will eat small animals and birds. Hippogriffs build ground nests, and lay a single egg that will hatch within a day. The baby hippogriffs are able to fly within a week, but it would be months until they can fly on longer journeys.