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|name = Dewback |
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+ | |universe = ''Star Wars'' |
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+ | |world = Tatooine |
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+ | |habitat = Deserts, Rocky regions |
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+ | |height = 2 meters |
|diet = Omnivores |
|diet = Omnivores |
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+ | |sapience = Non-Sapient |
|sub = None known |
|sub = None known |
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+ | == Biology == |
| − | '''Dewbacks''' are large omnivorous reptiles native to the deserts of Tatooine. It's prey is usually cat sized or smaller, and it also eats desert sages and underground tubers. They are cold-blooded, and usually huddle together for warmth during the cold desert night. Dewbacks have hardly any enemies due to their size, but many predators eat their eggs, making it necessary to lay them in large clusters. Like most reptiles, they |
+ | '''Dewbacks''' are large omnivorous reptiles native to the deserts of Tatooine. It's prey is usually cat sized or smaller, and it also eats desert sages and underground tubers. They are cold-blooded, and usually huddle together for warmth during the cold desert night. Dewbacks have hardly any enemies due to their size, but many predators eat their eggs, making it necessary to lay them in large clusters. Like most reptiles, they are usually very slow, but are capable of 50 kph bursts of speed. They are easily domesticated when raised from an egg, and are invaluable beasts of burden in Tatooine's harsh desert climate. |
| − | == Social |
+ | === Social behavior === |
These creatures usually roam the deserts in herds, scouring the landscape for food and water. As per their name, dewbacks lick the collected moisture, or "dew", off each other's backs every morning. Back licking reinforces social bonds between animals, similar to grooming in primates. |
These creatures usually roam the deserts in herds, scouring the landscape for food and water. As per their name, dewbacks lick the collected moisture, or "dew", off each other's backs every morning. Back licking reinforces social bonds between animals, similar to grooming in primates. |
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Once a year, dewbacks converge at a region known as the Jundland Wastes in order to mate. Males then proceed to roll on their backs, displaying their blue bellies to females (their stomachs only change color during mating season). They do not raise their young. |
Once a year, dewbacks converge at a region known as the Jundland Wastes in order to mate. Males then proceed to roll on their backs, displaying their blue bellies to females (their stomachs only change color during mating season). They do not raise their young. |
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+ | == Appearances == |
| + | *Star Wars: The Phantom Menace |
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| + | *A War On Two Fronts (Skin only) |
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| + | *Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest (Appears as a corpse) |
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| + | *Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars |
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| + | *Star Wars 4 |
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*Dewbacks were employed by sandtroopers in Episode IV: A New Hope because George Lucas believed that the use of an organic means of transport instead of mechanical means, such as a landspeeder would give the desert search scene an "element of surprise." However, the dewback that was eventually produced for the movie was not created with movement in mind so it was relegated to the background. |
*Dewbacks were employed by sandtroopers in Episode IV: A New Hope because George Lucas believed that the use of an organic means of transport instead of mechanical means, such as a landspeeder would give the desert search scene an "element of surprise." However, the dewback that was eventually produced for the movie was not created with movement in mind so it was relegated to the background. |
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*''The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide'', by Terryl Whitlatch and Bob Carrau |
*''The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide'', by Terryl Whitlatch and Bob Carrau |
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[[Category:Star Wars Universe]] |
[[Category:Star Wars Universe]] |
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+ | [[Category:Tatooine Wildlife]] |
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[[Category:Omnivores]] |
[[Category:Omnivores]] |
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| + | [[Category:Quadrupedal Species]] |
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| + | [[Category:Reptilian Quadrupeds]] |
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| + | [[Category:Non-Sapient Species]] |
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| + | [[Category:Phineas and Ferb Universe]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 16 June 2021
Biology
Dewbacks are large omnivorous reptiles native to the deserts of Tatooine. It's prey is usually cat sized or smaller, and it also eats desert sages and underground tubers. They are cold-blooded, and usually huddle together for warmth during the cold desert night. Dewbacks have hardly any enemies due to their size, but many predators eat their eggs, making it necessary to lay them in large clusters. Like most reptiles, they are usually very slow, but are capable of 50 kph bursts of speed. They are easily domesticated when raised from an egg, and are invaluable beasts of burden in Tatooine's harsh desert climate.
Social behavior
These creatures usually roam the deserts in herds, scouring the landscape for food and water. As per their name, dewbacks lick the collected moisture, or "dew", off each other's backs every morning. Back licking reinforces social bonds between animals, similar to grooming in primates.
Once a year, dewbacks converge at a region known as the Jundland Wastes in order to mate. Males then proceed to roll on their backs, displaying their blue bellies to females (their stomachs only change color during mating season). They do not raise their young.
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
- A War On Two Fronts (Skin only)
- Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest (Appears as a corpse)
- Star Wars: A New Hope (First appearance)
- Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
- Star Wars 4
Notes
- Dewbacks were employed by sandtroopers in Episode IV: A New Hope because George Lucas believed that the use of an organic means of transport instead of mechanical means, such as a landspeeder would give the desert search scene an "element of surprise." However, the dewback that was eventually produced for the movie was not created with movement in mind so it was relegated to the background.
References
- The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide, by Terryl Whitlatch and Bob Carrau