What kind of animal is the gruffalo from the gruffalo?

The Gruffalo is a fictional creature from the children's book "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson. It is depicted as a large, furry beast with terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and has knobbly knees, orange eyes, and a purple prickly back. The Gruffalo is a unique and imaginative character that embodies elements of various animals, making it a memorable and engaging figure for young readers.