Blongo

The Blongos are an alien species.

Biology
The Blongos resemble humanoid hippos, but when influenced by intense emotion, like fear, their bodies instantly expel an extremely light gas that causes them to float. It serves as a defense mechanism when dealing with predators.

Culture
Peaceful creatures they are regarded as great farmers, thus they are ideal people to populate orbital agricultural stations.

Appearances

 * Lanfeust of the Stars #1 - One, Two, Troy (2001)