The Ents are a tricky case, as they share unique features of both animals and plants. There's been some discussion. I'd say they're transformed plants as they can "become treeish" and are on a continuum with the Huorn.
I must admit to a liking for Dogtato (fan website with downloads), who is more clearly a talking animal-vegetable hybrid.
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The Ents are a tricky case, as they share unique features of both animals and plants. There's been some discussion. I'd say they're transformed plants as they can "become treeish" and are on a continuum with the Huorn.
I must admit to a liking for Dogtato (fan website with downloads), who is more clearly a talking animal-vegetable hybrid.