Ancient tree-like beings, the Shepherds of the Trees, created to protect the forests of Middle-earth from those who would harm them. Tall, slow-moving, and deliberate in thought and speech, Ents are among the oldest living creatures in Middle-earth. They are immensely strong and, when roused to anger, capable of devastating violence - as demonstrated when they destroy Isengard. The Ents have been diminishing, partly because they lost contact with the Entwives long ago, and no new Entings have appeared for many years.