One of the most easiest and strongest for low lvl starting up.

Build a trap boat and go search for one high lvl. They don't require any saddle. So means you can ride them even at lvl 1.

They are Really strong melee and with a huge knockback effects.

Later you will take him in caves

You will collect berries easy

You will collect fiber really fast.

You will collect thatch really fast.

You can put any helmet. Giving him flak helmet and more and he receive way less damage then some 25 armor saddle from other mounts

You won't regret him.

You will want baby's