Bha'lir
Bha'lir were jungle predators from the planet of Iyred. Though gentle when treated with caution, the bha'lir were quite territorial and would respond violently if threatened.[1]
Characteristics
The bha'lir typically traveled in small pack families consisting of a male, female, and six to seven cubs. Because the bha'lir mated for life, it was rare to see more than one male and female adult in a pack. When hunting, however, several bha'lir packs would often work together to exhaust their prey. Cubs and females ate before the males even though the males were bigger and stronger on average. This was the extent to which most bha'lir packs socialized.
History
Deforestation on Iyred drove the bha'lir so near extinction that they were officially declared extinct despite the few refuges that still existed. One such refuge on Duunir was funded by the Black Bha'lir. The loyalty of bha'lir to their mates made preservation of their species even more difficult.
Sources
- The Black Sands of Socorro
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. II, p. 126 ("Iyred")