Strill

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Strills are highly intelligent, six-legged, carnivorous Mandalorian hunting animals. They have large, fanged mouths and their bodies are about one meter long lengthened by a whip like tail, which, like the rest of their bodies, is covered in blubbery, loose flaps of skin. The skin is not bare, but covered with short fur, of a gold tan color, though this is the only color mentioned for the species, other colors or hues may be in existence. The majority of this loose skin was used as flaps for gliding and flying; they can soar great distances and carry incredible loads while gliding. Strills make a variety of noises, including baying while hunting and moans or whines to indicate distress. Most are known for their horrible smell due to the fact that they make no attempts to clean out their folds of excess skin. Strills drink milk and prefer to eat their kill after a hunt. Strills are hermaphroditic, that is, having both male & female reproductive organs. Strills live much longer than standard humanoids and well-trained strills are often passed down through Mandalorian families as a family tradition. They are extremely loyal and protective over those would see themselves as their masters but would find the creature also quite independent and territorial. Walon Vau had a pet strill named Lord Mirdalan before and during the Clone Wars, which was later passed down to Jaing Skirata. Most beings see these creatures as fearsome predators,as they are, but they are surprisingly excellent with children, Lord Mirdalan was very fond of Etain Tur-Mukan's child and would build nests for the baby, to the disgust of Ordo Skirata, as they were usually made out of his bed sheets.

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[edit] Appearances

• Republic Commando: Hard Contact (First mentioned)
• Republic Commando: Triple Zero (First appearance)
• Republic Commando: True Colors
• Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel
• Imperial Commando: 501st
• Sacrifice
• Revelation