Merry Whumpet

Merry Whumpets are a species of harmless, non-sapient creatures found throughout the universe, possibly indicating that they were placed on numerous worlds by the Precursors.

Behavior
They are extremely aware of their surroundings and upon seeing something they see as a threat to their livelihood, starships included, they move at a very swift speed as if greatly frightened by them.

Appearances

 * Star Control I The Hierarchy War (Did not Appear) (1990)
 * Star Control II (First Appearance) (1993)
 * Star Control II Project 6014 (Second Appearance) (2012)
 * Star Control III The search for the Precursors (Did not Appear) (2000)