Post by Chewbacca (Chewie) on May 9, 2010 0:10:04 GMT
Runyips are herbivores native to Tran Mariel. A creature of similar appearance and grumpy temperament is native to the jungle moon of Yavin 4, so it was named "runyip" as well.
True runyips are known for the stubbornness, but are still commonly used as pack animals on frontier worlds. They possess long ears and a long, bifurcated trunk to grab vegetation. Runyips are capable of carrying heavy loads (up to 250 kilograms in normal circumstances, and up to 500 in emergencies) and of traversing uneven terrain, with a top speed of 27 kilometers per hour. Rebel SpecForce troopers were also known to use them to carry equipment.
True runyips are known for the stubbornness, but are still commonly used as pack animals on frontier worlds. They possess long ears and a long, bifurcated trunk to grab vegetation. Runyips are capable of carrying heavy loads (up to 250 kilograms in normal circumstances, and up to 500 in emergencies) and of traversing uneven terrain, with a top speed of 27 kilometers per hour. Rebel SpecForce troopers were also known to use them to carry equipment.