Star Wars Lifeforms Lesson - Star Wars in the Classroom

Written by: Benjamin Beck
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Lifeforms
Amanin
Facts about Amanin
• Planet of origin is Maridun. A planet of large forests
and grassy plains.
• Average height is 2-5 meters (6-10 feet).
• Jabba the Hutt took over the slave trade
and forced a lot of Amanin into slavery.
• The youths started settling in towns and
using technology such as blasters.
Barabel
Facts about Barabels
• Planet of Origin is Barab 1. The planet is encased in murky
darkness due to it’s dim Red Dwarf sun.
• Reptilian species averaging 2 meters (6 feet) in height.
• Natural hunters that can see infrared
wavelengths.
• They have great intelligence and value wisdom.
Bith
Facts about Bith
• Planet of origin Clak’Dor VII.
• Bith rely on technology for most of their needs including
reproduction.
• Because Bith do not sleep they have no eyelids.
• Bith are some of the most complex
thinkers and acomplished artists the
galaxy has produced.
Chevin
Facts about Chevin
• Planet of origin is Vinsoth. A temperate planet covered
mostly by grassy plains.
• Chevin culture revolves around money, power and status.
• They are likely to hire someone or force their slaves to do
their fighting.
• They travel their world in large community
platform vehicles.
Dug
Facts about Dugs
• Planet of origin is Malastare. Dugs inhabit the lush western
hemisphere, The Gran live on the eastern hemisphere.
• Dugs are known for their foul temper and have been to war
with many species.
• Many of their buildings are towers with open platforms.
Hutt
Facts about Hutts
• Planet of Origin is Nal Hutta.
• Hutts are large gastropods and one of the longest living
species in the galaxy.
• Hutts keep their young in a pouch like a marsupial.
• Hutt society is divided up into clans.
Ithorian
Facts about Ithorians
• Planet of origin is Ithor.
• Average height is 2 meters (6 feet).
• They have a peaceful nature but have developed powerful
shield and weapon technology.
• They have 2 mouths so they speak in stereo.
Mon Calamari
Facts about Mon Calamari
• Planet of Origin is Mon Calamari, an ocean planet.
• Home on both land and sea.
• Remarkable capacity for intense concentration.
• Noted for ship making abilities.
Pa’Lowick
Facts about Pa’Lowick
• Planet of origin is Lowick, a marsh planet.
• They are amphibious lifeforms.
• They have two mouths, the second mouth helps the young
gain more nutrition.
• They reproduce by laying eggs.
Shistavanen
Facts about Shistavanens
• Planet of origin is Uvena Prime.
• Shistavanens do not like outsiders coming to their planet.
• Shistavanens society is based on
isolationism.
• They are excellent hunters and trackers.
Sullusten
Facts about Sullustans
• Planet of origin is Sullust, a volcanic planet.
• Sullustans live below the ground in cool, humid caves.
• Their eyes see well in dim light and their oversized ears make them
extremely sensitive to sound.
Talz
Facts about Talz
• Planet of origin is Alzoc III, a frigid ice world covered in
fields of snow and ice.
• Talz society is clan based.
• Talz have an external womb that is guarded by both parents.
• They are a quiet, gentle species.
Toydarians
Facts about Toydarians
• Planet of origin is Toydaria, a muck lake planet in Hutt
Space.
• Toydarian stomachs are filled with gas that acts like a
balloon and helps them fly.
• Jedi mind tricks do not work on Toydarians.
Vratix
Facts about Vratix
• Planet of origin is Thyferra.
• Vratix society is a caste system.
• The healing substance bacta is produced by the Vratix.
• The color of vratix skin changes to express emotion.
Whipid
Facts about Whipids
• Planet of origin is Toola, an icy planet.
• Whipids are carnivorous predators who love to hunt.
• Whipids live in nomadic tribes of up to ten families.
• They take great care in determining if
off worlders are prey or not.