Manticore

Manticores are large lion-like flying creatures of Grimm.

Appearance
The Manticore has the body and head of a lion, wings of a large predatory bird, and the tail of a scorpion. It has black fur and feathers, with white bone-like spines on its body, including a white lion skull and a large crown-like bony mane. From the skull also protrudes a pair of bull horns.

History
These flying creatures attacked a train in the icy parts of Anima as it travelled towards Argus. They were fought by the combined efforts of Team RWBY, Qrow Branwen, Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie and Lie Ren.

Powers and Abilities
The Manticore is quite agile for its size, flying fast enough to catch up with an express train, and delivering quick blows with its claws. Along with clawing and biting, the Manticore also uses its large frame for flying tackles, and spits fireballs.

Trivia

 * Manticore are legendary creatures with the head of a human, body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion.
 * These creatures were designed by fan artist "Inkyou24", who first posted a concept of a manticore Grimm on Reddit and was then invited by the RWBY crew to develop it further for the actual show.