Asharl panther

Asharl Panthers were a non-sentient feline species found on numerous worlds in the Outer Rim and Unknown Regions, Ilum was one of these worlds. On their fur-covered back they had a pair of special "fronds" that were used as a set of extra sensory organs; whit thick nerve bundles running up the fronds the panthers could pick up the vibrations that came from behind, preventing any threat to approach from behind.

Along with their pelts, panthers were hunted also for their fronds from poachers, who sold them both to the black market.

The asharl panther has been adopted as a mascot of the Mandalorian Rodarch clan. Its members trained alongside the animals, to fight against other clans together, they also painted their armor to match the panthers’ pelts. The Rodarch clan completely embraced the essence of these animals, making its members look like fearless beasts who were always aware of their surrounding.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic