Why you need a Puchega

But not all the swamp dwellers greeted the newcomers with fury. On one of their forays, the soldiers discovered a huge, imperturbable toad, nicknamed Puchega.

It was striking not only for its size, but also for its calm, almost intelligent nature. The soldiers quickly realized that if they shared food with it, the animal became surprisingly docile. Puchega proved incredibly resilient, capable of carrying heavy chests and luggage on their broad backs for hours.

Upon returning to Erikuria, the expedition brought back several of these amazing creatures. Although they did not reproduce in captivity, their lifespan proved incredible. Several Puchega remained at the royal court, while others were bought by aristocrats as living, tireless porters.