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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

I actually think that a Panda is the more likely choise of a wizard.

Hmm...sorry - Gandalf's favoured form of transport is clearly stated in LotR:

Legolas and Gimli were to ride again together in the company of Aragorn and Gandalf, who went in the van with the Dunedain and the sons of Elrond. But Merry to his shame was not to go with them. (The Black Gate Opens)

I suspect this is the same vehicle mentioned earlier in Battle of the Pelennor Fields:

But northward the white crest of Eomer led the great front of the Rohirrim which he had again gathered and marshalled; and out of the City came all the strength of men that was in it, and the silver swan of Dol Amroth was borne in the van, driving the enemy from the Gate.