Elum is a foul-tempered riding beast that considers itself anything but Abe's sidekick. If Elum isn't running away from Abe or being fed then he's slobbering him with affection. In Oddworld New 'n' Tasty you ride him to the scrab and paramite temple. He has great affection for Abe and will follow him wherever he goes.His design had to capture the characteristics of a lovable yet annoying companion. The skin bump and color maps were based on the wrinkles and folds from rhinos and elephants. While his underbelly was lighter like a dog's, the Elum's back is darker in color from the sun.Abe rode this wild beast bareback across the wilderness of Mudos. Concept art of elum had him with a saddle on.(Above info taken from The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants: The First Ten Years 1994 - 2004)