Bantha

Banthas are a species of large, hairy mammals with sharp, spiraling horns. They inhabited the desert planet Tatooine, though they were bred on many worlds throughout the galaxy. They were social herd animals, and were often domesticated, and used prominently, by Tusken Raiders as mounts and companionship—though they never killed them for their food or hide. However, banthas were utilized by many other species for products such as bantha steak, butter, clothes, or furniture.

Biology and Appearance

Banthas are large, quadrupedal mammals that averaged in height 2 to 2.5 meters. An adult's average weight was 4,000 kilograms, and they had extensive shaggy fur, which was brown or black in color. Both females and males of the species had a pair of spiraling horns that extruded from their skull and grew at a knob a year. For this reason, the age of banthas could be inferred from how curly their horns were. Banthas possessed a wide mouth, bright, inquisitive eyes, and a large tail which dragged on the ground as they walked. They had wide, flat feet with four digits.

Behavior

All banthas are peaceful herbivores and live in herds. However, they were able to consume meat.

Biological Classification

Classification: Mammal

Physical Characteristics

Average Height: 8 Feet
Average Mass: 8800 Pounds
Hair Color: Brown

Sociocultural Characteristics

Homeworld: Tatooine
Habitat: Desert
Diet: Omnivorous