Jiralhanae (Earth-2042)

"They are beasts, in essence and action."

- Minister of Discovery

The Jiralhanae are a carnivorous sentient species of hairy mammals. Originating from the jungle planet Outer Rim planet Doisac, the Jiralhanae were the final addition to the Covenant hegemony. Many Jiralhanae have a profound hatred of the Sangheili, unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant. This rivalry was fueled by the Jiralhanae's naturally aggressive demeanor and the Sangheili's societal sense of superiority over them at the time of the Covenant. Immensely strong, Jiralhanae typically place a greater emphasis on brutality than wisdom; they are considered to be a savage species on the whole. Preferring this potential for blind obedience, the High Prophet of Truth began plans to replace the Sangheili with Jiralhanae, slowly placing the latter in higher positions and giving them greater allowances than Sangheili troops would receive.

Source

 * https://www.halopedia.org/Jiralhanae