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|image=[[File:Bantha_AaA.png]]
|name=Bantha
|designation=[[Sentience/Legends|Non-sentient]]<ref name="NEGAS">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref>
|class=[[Mammal/Legends|Mammal]]<ref name="Stay">[[Stay on Target (sourcebook)|''Stay on Target'']]</ref>
|subspecies=
|races=*Common bantha
*[[Kashyyyk bantha]]<ref name="SWR 82 HE2">[[Republic 82|''Republic'' 82]]</ref>
|height=2.5 [[Imperial standard meter|meters]]<ref name="CharEnc">''[[Star Wars Character Encyclopedia]]''</ref>
|length=
|wingspan=
|mass=4,000 [[Kilogram/Legends|kilograms]]<ref name="Wildlife" />
|skincolor=
|haircolor=*[[Color/Legends|Off-white]]<ref name="TEGtAS">[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species (real-world book)|''The Essential Guide to Alien Species'']]</ref>
*Tan<ref name="TEGtAS" />
*Light brown<ref name="TEGtAS" />
*Brown<ref name="TEGtAS" />
*Black<ref name="TEGtAS" />
|feathers=
|eyecolor=Red<ref name="EP4Script">''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' script</ref>
|distinctions=*Horns<ref name="Wildlife" />
*Long [[Hair/Legends|hair]]<ref name="Stay" />
*4 legged<ref name="TCSWE">{{CSWECite|I|59|bantha}}</ref>
*Produce [[Blue milk/Legends|blue milk]]<ref name="Stay" />
|lifespan=80-100 years<ref name="CharEnc" />
|planet=Found on multiple worlds including [[Tatooine/Legends|Tatooine]]<ref name="A New Hope">{{Film|IV}}</ref>
|habitat=*Desert<ref name="A New Hope" />
*Forest<ref name="SWR 82 HE2" />
*Mountains<ref name="Kilian" />
|diet=[[Diet/Legends|Herbivorous]]<ref name="CharEnc" /><ref name="TCSWE" />
|language=}}
'''Banthas''' were sturdy and easily domesticated [[Mammal/Legends|mammals]] used as beasts of burden that were found all over [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]]. The '''common bantha''', or '''''Bantha majorus''''', was the most commonly known species, with the other subspecies considered generally rare.

==Anatomy==
[[File:Bantha_Bull_and_Cow.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Bantha cow (female) and bull (male)]]
The bantha was one of the most adaptable herbivorous creatures in the galaxy and could be found on several worlds including [[Tatooine/Legends|Tatooine]]. They were able to survive in almost any extremes of environment and could go without food or water for several weeks.<ref name="TEGtAS" /> Although bantha subspecies had diverged from their baseline ancestors, most shared similar characteristics. They were quadrupeds that were covered with long, shaggy fur and had large curved horns. A common bantha adult (''Bantha majorus'') was between two and three meters tall and could weigh up to 4,000 kilos. Their lifespan was between 80 and 100 years and they reached sexual maturity at the age of 20. Some sentient species had been known to ride banthas, such as [[Tusken Raider/Legends|Tusken Raiders]].<ref name="Wildlife" />

Bulls tended to be larger than the cows and both [[Gender/Legends|genders]] grew a pair of spiral horns. Most female banthas achieved just a single spiral during their lifetimes, while a male could achieve two full spirals before its death.<ref name="Wildlife" />

The distinctive spiral horns of the bantha grew at the rate of a knob each year. Thickness and condition of the horns were an indication of the bantha's health and environment. Bulls fought each other by butting heads in ritual combat. The spirals on their horns could cause the pair to become entangled, which almost always meant death for both banthas, as the pair would soon collapse from exhaustion and eventually succumb to death by dehydration.<ref name="Wildlife" />

[[File:Bantha_tongue.jpg|thumb|250px|Bantha tongue anatomy]]

Banthas used their dexterous, sensitive tongue, as a sort of hand used in pulling up grass and shrubs from the ground. Also located on the tongue were breathing and scent spiracles. Male banthas also raised their tongue as a way to signal their readiness to mate.<ref name="Wildlife" />

Banthas traveled in herds of up to twenty-five individuals, led by the oldest, strongest female. A herd which grew too large was split, with the second oldest and strongest female taking the new herd. The gestation period was 30 months and the newborn's birth weight was about 50 kilograms.<ref name="Wildlife" />

Female banthas produced [[Blue milk/Legends|blue milk]]<ref name="Stay" /> from mammary glands that was consumed by [[Sentience/Legends|sentients]] as a drink.<ref name="A New Hope" /> Bantha dung was another useful byproduct of the species, as it smoldered for a significant amount of time, and was used by the Tuskens as cooking fuel.<ref name="Out4">[[Star Wars (1998) 10|''Star Wars'' (1998) 10]]</ref>

Banthas had three-nailed hooves that were typically trimmed by their owners.<ref name="Out4" />

Banthas were harvested for their meat by workers or were put in [[Animal nursery|animal nurseries]] for long-term sustained harvesting on multiple worlds.<ref name="SW:GB">''[[Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds]]''</ref>

==Subspecies==
[[File:Feral_bantha.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Feral bantha from [[Talasea]]]]
The bantha was domesticated on most worlds and were used for pulling heavy loads, transportation and even as war beasts. The meat and hide of the bantha were much sought-after.<ref name="Databank">{{DB|creature|bantha|bantha|archivedate=20100802035723}}</ref> While the origins of the bantha were unknown, every world on which it existed laid claim to it as being its [[Homeworld/Legends|homeworld]].<ref name="AA">''[[Alien Anthology]]''</ref> There were at least three distinct subspecies found on the planet Tatooine: the ''common bantha'', the ''[[dwarf bantha]]'', and the ''[[dune bantha]]''.<ref name="Wildlife" /> Noted for their docility, the dwarf race (also referred to as "miniature banthas") made amiable pets, as in the case of [[Ebenn Q3 Baobab/Legends|Ebenn Q3 Baobab's]] companion, [[Nuke]].<ref name="GP&TG">[[Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide (real-life book)|''Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide'']]</ref>

Another additional subspecies, the [[Kashyyyk bantha]], was suitably adapted for life on the [[Wookiee/Legends|Wookiee]] [[Kashyyyk/Legends|homeworld]]<ref name="SWR 82 HE2" /> and the [[Kilian Bantha]] was adapted for living in the mountainous regions of [[Kilia IV]].<ref name="Kilian" />

[[Feral bantha]]s were also found on [[Talasea]] where they developed an aggressive personality and roamed the forested world at will, attacking anything that crossed its path.<ref name="Databank" />

[[Swamp bantha]]s were brought to [[Ohma-D'un/Legends|Ohma-D'un]] to help colonize the moon.<ref name="Gungan Frontier" />

==Banthas of Tatooine==
[[File:Bantha_herd.png|thumb|250px|A herd of banthas crossing the [[Dune Sea/Legends|Dune Sea]].]]
The bantha was an integral part of Tusken culture on Tatooine. When a Tusken Raider child reached the age of seven he or she was ceremonially presented with a bantha of the same age as a companion-for-life. The youth learned to care for the creature, and the two built a mystical bond. When the bantha reached maturity, the male Tusken Raider would [[Saddle/Legends|saddle]] his companion and ride it into the desert for adult initiation ceremonies.<ref name="Wildlife" />

When Tuskens married, the couple's banthas would also mate. Often, the resulting calf would be of the same gender as the Tusken child.<ref name="Wildlife" />

The banthas of Tatooine were known to form deep bonds with the Tusken Raiders of the planet and often committed suicide if their riders were to die first. Banthas that died naturally were placed in vast graveyards, which other banthas treated with a kind of ceremonial reverence.<ref name="Wildlife" />

After the [[Battle of Yavin/Legends|Battle of Yavin]], [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Imperial]] [[Desert stormtrooper/Legends|sandtroopers]] began using banthas, in addition to the [[Dewback/Legends|Dewbacks]], as mounts. The [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]] officer [[Droma Ordo]] therefore led a mission to decrease the Bantha population around [[Anchorhead/Legends|Anchorhead]] to reduce the number of Imperial patrols.<ref name="SWG:RBH">{{SWGcite|exp=SK|type=faction|Rebel|Rebel Bantha Hunt|Tatooine}}</ref> Ironically, the Rebels were using banthas to transport their supplies around the same time and Imperial [[Captain/Legends|Captain]] [[Jasha]] also tasked a spacer to hunt down banthas near [[Bestine (city)/Legends|Bestine]].<ref name="SWG:IBH">{{SWGcite|exp=SK|type=faction|Imperial|Imperial Bantha Hunt|Tatooine}}</ref>

==The bantha in culture==
{{Quote|Spare us the bantha droppings.|[[Wes Janson/Legends|Wes Janson]] to [[Kapp Dendo]]|<ref name="Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine">''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine]]''</ref>}}
[[File:Bantha_procession_TCG_Edge_of_Darkness.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Tusken Raider/Legends|Tusken Raiders]] riding their bantha mounts in single file.]]
*[[Dim-U]] was a religious order based in [[Mos Eisley/Legends|Mos Eisley]] that worshiped the bantha.<ref name="AA" />
*In one version of the [[Corellian/Legends|Corellian]] sport of [[Phrenbi]], banthas were used as mounts.<ref name="TBSoS">''[[The Black Sands of Socorro]]''</ref>
*As an insult, people were referred to as "bantha fodder" ("bantha poodoo" in [[Huttese]]).<ref name="TPM">{{Film|I}}</ref>
*Banthas were the focus of a children's story called "[[The Little Lost Bantha Cub]]," which was the favorite bedtime story of [[Darth Caedus|Jacen]] and [[Jaina Solo Fel|Jaina Solo]].<ref name="Dark Apprentice">[[Dark Apprentice (novel)|''Dark Apprentice'']]</ref>
*[[Stuffed bantha]]s were popular toys among children in the galaxy. Wookiee [[Lumpawaroo/Legends|Lumpawaroo]] enjoyed his when he was young.<ref name="Tempest">''[[Legacy of the Force: Tempest]]''</ref>
*Bantha meat was often eaten by Tatooine locals, in the form of [[Bantha steak/Legends|bantha steaks]], [[Bantha burger/Legends|bantha burgers]], [[bantha rump]], and [[jerked bantha meat]]. The [[Milk/Legends|milk]] of the female bantha was used to produce [[Bantha butter/Legends|bantha butter]]. Even the blood of the bantha was utilized to create [[Bantha-blood fizz/Legends|bantha-blood fizz]]. [[Bantha Breakfast Biscuit]]s were also believed to be derived from the bantha. The dining establishment [[BanthaQuik!]] served bantha in their [[Tusken Special]], one of their most popular meals.<ref name="DH">{{Journal|9|Death-Hunter}}, p.205</ref> The cookbook ''[[Essential Cooking Skills]]'' detailed how to best cook banthe meat.<ref name="SWG:ECS">{{SWGcite|exp=AED|type=other}}Data Storage Unit: "ESSENTIAL COOKING SKILLS"</ref>
*[[Bantha hide]]s were often used in making clothes or furniture.<ref name="LCatFoO">''[[Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon]]''</ref>
*The phrase "grease the whole bantha" was used on [[Agamar/Legends|Agamar]] to indicate that total commitment was necessary.<ref name="Betrayal" />
*The phrase "wild bantha chase" referred to banthas.<ref name="ROTS">{{Film|III}}</ref>
*[[Chagrian/Legends|Chagrian]] [[Bouncer (occupation)/Legends|bouncer]] [[Burloo]] was nicknamed "Bantha."<ref name="BL">{{GamerCite|7|Bartyn's Landing (article)|Bartyn's Landing}}</ref>

==Behind the scenes==
[[File:BanthaCGI2.jpg|thumb|left|120px|CGI model for ''The Phantom Menace'']]
In the original version of [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''A New Hope'']], the bantha was played by a trained [[Wikipedia:elephant|elephant]] named [[Mardji]] in a fur costume. In some cases, Mardji's trunk can be barely visible beneath the bantha costume. Re-releases and the [[prequel trilogy]] featured digital banthas. Their vocalizations were also done with a slowed-down bear's roar.<ref name="Drawing from the Present">{{SW|url=news/drawing-from-the-present-familiar-creatures-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away|text=Drawing from the Present: Familiar Creatures in a Galaxy Far, Far Away}}</ref>

In [[1997]], [[Galoob]] released the first-ever licensed toy bantha as part of its Action Fleet line of micro-sized toys. In [[1998]], [[Kenner Products|Kenner]] made an action figure-scaled bantha. A reissue with different fur and figures came out in [[2007]]. For ''[[The Star Wars Holiday Special]]'', a toy bantha was created, although it was never released as a toy to the public.

Banthas appear in the video game ''[[LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]]''. The player cannot control the bantha directly, but by hopping onto one using any other humanoid character, the bantha can be put to their use. Banthas in the game are extremely slow, and if you hop on one in the level in which they appear, Tusken Raiders come and attack the player.

''[[Star Wars: Battlefront]]'' and ''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]'' assign the rank "bantha fodder" to the player who dies the most on the battlefield.

The word "bantha" was capitalized in official publications up through at least the first edition of the [[A Guide to the Star Wars Universe|''Guide to the Star Wars Universe'']] in [[1984]].

==Audio==
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{{Listen|filename=BanthaB-SWE1R.ogg|title=BanthaB-SWE1R.ogg|description=Another example of a bantha's cry}}

==Appearances==
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*''[[The Paradise Snare]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Droids Special 1]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Droids (1994) 4|''Droids'' (1994) 4]] {{Mo}}
*[[Droids (1995) 6|''Droids (1995)'' 6]] {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|4|The Final Exit}}
*{{WEGCite|book=The Best of the Star Wars Adventure Journal, Issues 1-4|story=The Final Exit}}
*{{Journal|2|Out of the Cradle}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Adventure in Beggar's Canyon]]''
*''[[Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Death Star (novel)|''Death Star'']] {{Mo}}
*''[[And Leebo Makes Three]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Domain of Evil]]'' {{C|Appears as Force illusion}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|story=Domain of Evil|stext=''Domain of Evil''}} {{C|Appears as Force illusion}}
*''[[Rebel Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Han Solo at Stars' End]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Han Solo at Stars' End (comic strip)|''Han Solo at Stars' End'' comic]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Adventures in Hyperspace: Fire Ring Race]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Adventures in Hyperspace: Shinbone Showdown]]'' {{C|Bantha meat}}
*''[[Luke's Fate]]''
*{{Tales|7|Nerf Herder}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=When the Desert Wind Turns: The Stormtrooper's Tale|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}}
*[[Empire 8|''Empire'' 8]] {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Drawing the Maps of Peace: The Moisture Farmer's Tale|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Journal: The Fight for Justice]]''
*''[[Death Troopers]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Death Troopers (audiobook)|''Death Troopers'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[We Don't Do Weddings: The Band's Tale]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Journal: Captive to Evil]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|1|Breaking Free: The Adventures of Dannen Lifehold}} {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1st}}
*{{Film|IV}}
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]]
*''[[Star Wars: A Storybook]]''
*{{Tales|5|What They Called Me}} {{Mo}}
*{{GamerCite|4|What They Called Me}} {{Mo}}
*[[Super Star Wars (video game)|''Super Star Wars'']]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 1|''Star Wars'' (1977) 1]]
*[[Droids (1986) 6|''Droids'' (1986) 6]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 2|''Star Wars'' (1977) 2]] {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game (first edition)|text=''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game''|story=Jedi Heirlooms}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=The Star Wars Sourcebook|story=Song for a Fallen Nomad}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Sourcebook (Second Edition)|text=''Star Wars Sourcebook'', Second Edition|story=Song for a Fallen Nomad}}
*''[[Jedi's Honor]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Tatooine Manhunt]]''
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Three|story=Tatooine Manhunt}}
*''[[Strike Force: Shantipole]]''
*[[Starfall (adventure)|''Starfall'']] {{Mo}}
*''[[Scavenger Hunt]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Riders of the Maelstrom (West End Games)|''Riders of the Maelstrom'']]
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Three|story=Riders of the Maelstrom (West End Games)|stext=Riders of the Maelstrom}}
*[[Black Ice (adventure)|''Black Ice'']]
*''[[Graveyard of Alderaan]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Planet of the Mists]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Screen|story=Hostile Natives Of Th'irus}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=Triple Cross}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|2|You're in the Army Now!}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|6|Swoop Gangs}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|9|Lumrunners}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|11|The Ando Project}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Imperial Double-Cross]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Mos Eisley Adventure Set|story=Vested Interest}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|13|Special Ops: Ship Jackers}} {{Mo}}
*[[Empire 11|''Empire'' 11]] {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Play It Again, Figrin D'an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|11|Spare Parts (short story)|Spare Parts}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Swap Meet: The Jawa's Tale|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=The Sand Tender: The Hammerhead's Tale|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Nightlily: The Lovers' Tale|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Trade Wins: The Ranat's Tale|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}}
*{{FFG|book=Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Game Master's Kit|text=''Star Wars: Age of Rebellion'' Game Master's Kit|story=Dead in the Water|stext=Dead in the Water}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Target]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Hostage]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Renegade]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Firefight]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 7|''Star Wars'' (1977) 7]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 8|''Star Wars'' (1977) 8]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 9|''Star Wars'' (1977) 9]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 10|''Star Wars'' (1977) 10]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 12|''Star Wars'' (1977) 12]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 16|''Star Wars'' (1977) 16]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 17|''Star Wars'' (1977) 17]] {{Flash}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 31|''Star Wars'' (1977) 31]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 32|''Star Wars'' (1977) 32]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 35|''Star Wars'' (1977) 35]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars Annual (1977) 1|''Star Wars Annual'' (1977) 1]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Missions 5: The Hunt for Han Solo]]''
*''[[Star Wars Missions 6: The Search for Grubba the Hutt]]''
*''[[Star Wars Missions 10: Showdown in Mos Eisley]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Science Adventures: Emergency in Escape Pod Four]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|15|The Great Herdship Heist}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Darth Vader Strikes]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Serpent Masters]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Traitor's Gambit]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Doom Mission]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|5|A Bitter Winter}} {{Mo}}
*{{GamerCite|1|Fair Prey}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Allegiance (novel)|''Allegiance'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Allegiance (audiobook)|''Allegiance'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[The Star Wars Holiday Special]]'' {{C|[[Stuffed bantha]] toy}}, {{C|Meat}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Eaten Alive]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Nightmare Machine]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Army of Terror]]'' {{C|Shi'ido appearance}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Swarm]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Spore]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Clones]]'' {{C|Shi'ido appearance}}
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Hunger]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|8|Uhl Eharl Khoehng (short story)|Uhl Eharl Khoehng}}
*{{Journal|9|Combat Moon (short story)|Combat Moon}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|9|Death-Hunter}}
*{{Journal|14|No Disintegrations, Please}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Tatooine Sojourn]]''
*''[[Planet of Kadril]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{InsiderCite|74|Pearls in the Sand}}
*{{SWG|An Empire Divided}}
*''[[Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine]]''
*{{Journal|11|Bungo n' Rusti Get Carry-Out}} {{Mo}}
*{{Tales|6|A Hot Time in the Cold Town Tonite!}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Splinter of the Mind's Eye]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Splinter of the Mind's Eye 1|''Splinter of the Mind's Eye'' 1]] {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|12|Idol Intentions}}
*{{Journal|12|Small Favors}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|14|Crimson Bounty}} {{Mo}}
*''[[A New Beginning]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley|story=A Bith Saved Is A Bith Learned}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Payback: The Tale of Dengar|book=Tales of the Bounty Hunters}}
*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 39|''Star Wars'' (1977) 39]] {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Of Possible Futures: The Tale of Zuckuss and 4-LOM|book=Tales of the Bounty Hunters}} {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 41|''Star Wars'' (1977) 41]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 51|''Star Wars'' (1977) 51]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 52|''Star Wars'' (1977) 52]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 56|''Star Wars'' (1977) 56]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 59|''Star Wars'' (1977) 59]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 60|''Star Wars'' (1977) 60]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 62|''Star Wars'' (1977) 62]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 66|''Star Wars'' (1977) 66]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars Annual (1977) 2|''Star Wars Annual'' (1977) 2]] {{Mo}}
*''[[The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi]]''
*[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|''Shadows of the Empire'' novel]]
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=Just Another Day's Work|stext=''Just Another Day's Work''}} {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 79|''Star Wars'' (1977) 79]] {{Mo}}
*{{Film|VI}}
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' junior novel]]
*[[Return of the Jedi 1|''Return of the Jedi'' 1]] {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Goatgrass: The Tale of Ree-Yees|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Let Us Prey: The Whiphid's Tale|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=The Great God Quay: The Tale of Barada and the Weequays|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Old Friends: Ephant Mon's Tale|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 1]]'' {{C|as meat}}
*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Return of the Jedi 4|''Return of the Jedi'' 4]] {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=One Last Night in the Mos Eisley Cantina: The Tale of the Wolfman and the Lamproid|book=Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina}} {{C|Blood only}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 81|''Star Wars'' (1977) 81]]
*[[Star Wars (1977) 84|''Star Wars'' (1977) 84]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 95|''Star Wars'' (1977) 95]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 99|''Star Wars'' (1977) 99]] {{Mo}}
*{{GamerCite|10|Handoff}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|1|Chessa's Doom}} {{Mo}}
*{{GamerCite|2|A Credit for Your Thoughts}} {{Mo}}
*''[[The Lost City of the Jedi]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Zorba the Hutt's Revenge]]''
*''[[Queen of the Empire]]''
*[[Prophets of the Dark Side (novel)|''Prophets of the Dark Side'']]
*''[[Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Twin Stars of Kira (West End Games)|text=''Twin Stars of Kira''|story=For a Few Kilotons More}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Twin Stars of Kira (West End Games)|text=''Twin Stars of Kira''|story=Operation: Pet Show}} {{Mo}}
*{{DarkStryder|Omens|The DarkStryder Campaign}} {{Mo}}
*''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Corphelion Interlude]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=The Politics of Contraband|story=Free Time}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures|story=Free Time}}
*{{Journal|12|Heroes Need Not Apply}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|4|It's a Gambler's Life}}
*{{DarkStryder|Omens|The DarkStryder Campaign}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|9|Droids Defiant}} {{Mo}}
*''[[The Last Command]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|6|Relic (article)|Relic}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|8|Blaze of Glory (short story)|Blaze of Glory}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Jedi Search]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Shortstory|story=Simple Tricks|book=Tales from the New Republic}} {{Mo}}
*[[Darksaber (novel)|''Darksaber'']]
*''[[X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|as meat}}
*{{Journal|15|Two for One}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Ambush at Corellia]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Junior Jedi Knights: The Golden Globe]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Junior Jedi Knights: Lyric's World]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Junior Jedi Knights: Promises]]''
*''[[Junior Jedi Knights: Anakin's Quest]]'' {{Vision|Tahiri Veila}}
*''[[Junior Jedi Knights: Kenobi's Blade]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Fool's Bargain]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Survivor's Quest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight]]''
}}

===Non-canon appearances===
*''[[Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure: A New Hope]]''
*''[[Star Wars Adventures in ABC]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Yoda Stories]]''
*''[[The Epic Continues]]'' {{C|Canceled}}

==Sources==
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*''[[Artoo Detoo's Activity Book]]''
*''[[Luke Skywalker's Activity Book]]''
*''[[Star Wars Word Puzzles]]''
*''[[A Guide to the Star Wars Universe]]''
*[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game (first edition)|''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'']]
*''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope]]''
*''[[The Star Wars Rules Companion]]''
*''[[Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin]]''
*''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''
*''[[Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi]]''
*''[[The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook]]''
*[[Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (sourcebook)|''Cracken's Rebel Field Guide'']]
*[[Star Wars Miniatures Battles (first edition)|''Star Wars Miniatures Battles'']]
*''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Two]]''
*''[[Heir to the Empire Sourcebook]]''
*[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition|''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'', Second Edition]] <!-- October 1992 -->
*''[[Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley]]''
*''[[Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook]]''
*''[[Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim]]''
*''[[Dark Empire Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three]]''
*''[[Star Wars Technical Journal of the Planet Tatooine]]''
*''[[The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook]]''
*[[Star Wars Miniatures Battles (Second Edition)|''Star Wars Miniatures Battles'', Second Edition]]
*[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races'', Second Edition]]
*''[[The Last Command Sourcebook]]''
*[[The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook'', Second Edition]]
*''[[Cracken's Rebel Operatives]]''
*''[[Star Wars Screen Entertainment]]''
*[[Star Wars Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Star Wars Sourcebook'', Second Edition]]
*''[[Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion]]''
*{{Journal|3|The Pentastar Alignment}}
*{{Journal|3|Blasters for Hire}}
*''[[The Star Wars Planets Collection]]''
*{{Journal|4|Creatures Preview}}
*''[[Star Wars Technical Journal]]''
*''[[Creatures of the Galaxy]]''
*''[[Platt's Starport Guide]]''
*''[[Goroth: Slave of the Empire]]''
*''[[Alliance Intelligence Reports]]''
*[[Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995 toy line)|''Star Wars: The Power of the Force'' (1995)]]
*[[Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin'', Second Edition]]
*''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies]]''
*[[Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope'', Second Edition]]
*[[Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi'', Second Edition]]
*{{Journal|8|The Gree Enclave}}
*''[[Heroes & Rogues]]''
*{{Journal|9|Repulsortank Battlefield}}
*{{Journal|9|ISB Intercepts}}
*{{Journal|10|A Free-Trader's Guide to the Planets}}
*''[[The Jedi Academy Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]''
*''[[The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook]]''
*''[[Tales of the Jedi Companion]]''
*''[[Live-Action Adventures]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded]]''
*{{Journal|11|Alien Encounters (article series)|Alien Encounters}}
*''[[Gamemaster Toolkit: Live-Action Adventures]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Power of the Jedi]]''
*''[[The Illustrated Star Wars Universe]]''
*{{CCG|set=Premiere Limited|cardname=Bantha}}
*''[[Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised]]'' <!-- December 1996 -->
*''[[Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy]]''
*''[[Introductory Adventure Game]]''
*''[[Pirates & Privateers]]''
*''[[The Black Sands of Socorro]]''
*''[[Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook]]''
*''[[Cracken's Threat Dossier]]''
*''[[Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition]]''
*''[[Platt's Smugglers Guide]]''
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Four - The Best of the Journal|story=The Pentastar Alignment}}
*''[[Hideouts & Strongholds]]''
*''[[Alien Encounters]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary]]''
*{{CCG|set=Special Edition Limited|cardname=Bantha Herd}}
*''[[X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide]]''
*{{StarWarsKidsCite|3|Star Wars Kids Answer Quest}}
*''[[The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Behind the Magic]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]''
}}

==Notes and references==
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[[Category:Bantha subspecies| ]]
[[Category:Banthas| ]]
[[Category:Creatures of Tatooine]]
[[Category:Desert creatures]]
[[Category:Domesticated creatures]]
[[Category:Food creatures]]
[[Category:Herbivorous creatures]]
[[Category:Herd and pack creatures]]
[[Category:Mammals]]
[[Category:Species of undefined sentience]]