:confused: I've heard many rumors, and I don't have the game, but what do the animals do? Should I avoid them? Or should I go to them?

Simply put: they're weak barbarians. And this is probably the wrong forum.

Thank you.
And sorry if this is the wrong forum.

They are great for training your first mil. units. And even your shouts if you fortify it. They are used for training =)

(And forces you to escort you settlers).