Drudger

Drudgers are a mysterious species of giant creatures from the living planet Ōban, and appear to have a symbiotic relationship with their homeworld.

Biology
Drudgers are giant, mammalian bipeds with a leonine mane and tail, blunt teeth, black eyes, and no visible ears or nostrils. At night, their eyes and fur glow bright yellow, along with some marks on their bodies which are not visible during the day.

Drudgers are benevolent creatures and will readily save others from danger. Their sapience level is not known, but while they don't seem to be able to speak, they appear to be at least semi-sapient. They make chant-like vocalizations and command the living stones of Ōban to arrange themselves in particular ways, building the planet's temples.