Magrove Shark
Mammoth
Large wooly beasts that are generally non-hostile unless provoked, generally found being herded across the tundra of Skyrim by giants. They are hunted for their meat and tusks. The giants produce mammoth cheese for food. Powdered mammoth tusk can be used in alchemy, but only the giants know how to grind the incredibly hard tusks down into powder, making the ingredient rare.
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Manefish
Mantikora
Mantikora are four-legged beasts with bipedal arms and the tail of a scorpion. They were created by the Scaled Court using Nirncrux and alchemy.
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Medusa
The Medusa is a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower torso of a snake. It writhes along using its hands and body to wind its way through its lair. Medusa are very strong and intelligent, and armed with a fearsome weapon. Their gaze has the ability to paralyze an opponent. The aquatic lamia is physically similar to the medusa.
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Mermouth
Midget Salmon
Minnow
Minnows are small fish that can be found in saltwater across Tamriel. They are used as bait to catch larger fish.
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Minotaur
Minotaurs (from Men of Tor or Men of Taur), also called man-bulls or bull-men, are a species of beastfolk with the body of a man and the head of a bull. They are said to possess only rudimentary intelligence and are commonly perceived as savage monsters by the civilized people of Tamriel. Although excessively male as a species, female minotaurs do exist. Minotaurs are social creatures, and often appear in groups numbering twenty or more. The largest male dominates this clan structure and has breeding rights with all females of reproductive age. Younger males will often challenge this dominant male in a fight to the death. The most powerful individuals are referred to as "minotaur lords". Minotaurs are notoriously strong and difficult to fight, as they can easily swing heavy weapons with one hand and their horns have the ability to tear through the toughest armor. For this reason, they are often displayed as prestigious hunting prizes. They are also hunted for their horns, which are very valuable for use in alchemy. Although found throughout Tamriel, minotaurs are mostly confined to the province of Cyrodiil.
Following the Alessian Slave Rebellion the minotaurs seemingly lived peacefully alongside the Nedes of Cyrodiil, but were always a target of suspicion and fear because of their size and strength. With the rise of the Alessian Order, minotaurs were redefined as monsters no better than ogres or trolls and were driven into the forests, destroying whatever culture they previously possessed. During the early First Era, minotaurs were much more common throughout the wilderness of Tamriel, although they were not entirely wiped out by the Alessians and continue to roam the backwoods and hills of Cyrodiil. They are most commonly found in the Colovian Highlands and the Gold Coast region.
Minotaurs served as the protectors of the unicorn at Harcane Grove, which was killed in 3E 433 for the glory of Hircine.
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Mistman
Mistmen are floating, ghostly undead found within the Soul Cairn. Mistmen have the ability to cast elemental destruction magic, though they will resort to punching should they run out of magicka.
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Modoc Sucker
Mojarra
Mola
Monkey
Monkeys are small animals that are sometimes kept as pets throughout Tamriel. The Tang Mo have been described as a "monkey-folk", but it is unknown if this is in any way related.
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Monkfish
Moray Leech
Morid Cod
Morphoid Daedra
These Daedra are slightly intelligent hunters associated with Mehrunes Dagon and Hircine. Possibly somewhat related to the Hernes and the Scamps.
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Mouthbrooder
Mountain Lion
Mrigal
Mudcrab
The Mudcrab (or Mud Crab) is a common crustacean capable of camouflaging itself as a small rock. They can be found along every shore and waterway of Tamriel, and are also a common sight underground. They are not typically aggressive unless cornered or provoked. However, if a mudcrab ever gets a taste of meat it becomes a hunter, and may be a threat to livestock. Mudcrabs are usually not dangerous unless they swarm, as they rely solely on their pincers and burrowing abilities in combat. Some mudcrabs can grow to enormous sizes, and rare albino variants are known to exist. Large specimens sometimes cannibalize smaller mudcrabs. Although they are inquisitive by nature and can be kept as pets, most citizens of Tamriel regard mudcrabs as disgusting vermin. Many different varieties of mudcrab exist; two known species are the Nibenay Mudcrab and the Rufous Mudcrab. Mudcrabs are prized for their sweet crab meat and legs, and their chitin is sometimes used in alchemy. There have been cases where mudcrabs have shown humanoid levels of intelligence and the ability to speak, and they were rumored to be in control of the Imperial mining operation at Caldera.
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Mudfish
Mud Lamprey
Mummy
A more powerful form of undead which requires silver or better weapons to be harmed. Many adventurers have been stricken with horrible diseases after being injured by a mummy.
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