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Rancor
Rancors were so nonadvanced as a species they were barely recognized by most as sentient. Instead people preferred to think of them as mindless brutes to be used for security or entertainment. Rancors didn't seem to care to change this view.
Biology and Appearance
Warm-blooded rancors fell into the reptomammal category, along with other creatures such as the wampa. Rancors were attracted to other rancor mates by a smell, or a pheromone. While it is known that rancors did care for their young—usually born two at a time—they did not suckle and hatched from eggs like those of a reptile. The 3 meter tall hatchlings rode the mother, one dorsal, one ventral, until reaching maturity, though despite this nurturing nature, it was not entirely unheard of for a mother to eat her young.
Rancors walked on two relatively stubby legs, with longer forelimbs utilized for catching prey, though they also walked on all fours at times and had a short tail. A rancor's flat face was dominated by a large mouth full of razor sharp teeth. Although it had sharp teeth, it would often swallow smaller prey (such as humanoids) whole. The skin of a rancor was tough enough to deflect blaster bolts, making it an efficient killing machine—and an excellent source of leather for expensive vests and boots. At least on Dathomir?, rancors had good night-vision, but their eyesight was not as sharp as a Human's in daylight.[1]
Society and Culture
There was little to be said of Rancor society, only that one might have existed if the rancors care to create one. Their status as a people was usually one of small family units, lonely individuals, and enslaved monsters.
History
Behind the Scenes
- 1: Information obtained and slightly modified from Star Wars Wiki.