For the Bristleback, it's incredibly easy to locate one and simply requires you to run south from one Waypoint in Auric Basin.
The Bristleback is just near a bush, besides a Veteran and her other babies. If she isn't there, just wait a few minutes for her to respawn as she was likely tamed by another ranger or druid moments before. Simple!
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