Narglatch
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| Narglatch | |
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| Designation |
Nonsentient |
| Planet of origin |
Found on Naboo and Orto Plutonia |
| Average length |
6.23 meters |
The narglatch was a stealthy alpha predator which could be found in such different environments, as Gungan swamps of Naboo and frozen tundras of Orto Plutonia.
[edit] Biology
The narglatch male had additional fleshy spikes, while females were smoother. They both had nonretractable claws and a fan-like tail that acted like a rudder during high-speed chases and turns. Narglatch also had densely padded feet that made for silent footfalls.
Males and females only commingled during mating. Females were more fierce hunters than males, but males could chase a female from her kill.
A pregnant narglatch always gave birth to twins, one of each gender. Since young narglatch could hunt immediately upon birth, mothers abandoned them. Cubs hunted together until maturity, making themselves less vulnerable to such Naboo creatures, as Saw-toothed granks, Veermoks, and even more mature male narglatchs. After a couple of years, cubs separated.
A solitary hunter, narglatch silently stalked and quickly killed its prey, usually Kaadu or Jimvu. Narglatch generally avoided deep water, although they were good swimmers if pressured. They also avoided Zalaacas.
On a frozen world of Orto Plutonia the narglatch were used as mounts by the primitive Talz, who rode the sure-footed beasts across the ice and into battle. Though strong and fierce, the narglatch could easily be felled by blaster fire.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier (First appearance)
Kashyyyk/Trandoshan Talks to Shaky Start—HoloNet News Vol. 531 48 (mounted head)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Trespass"
- Star Wars: Galaxies
- Star Wars Empire: A Little Piece of Home (as a trophy)
- Invincible (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Legacy 38: Tatooine, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
