Corellian sand panther

Corellian sand panthers were large, predatory felines native to Corellia. They had venomous claws used to weaken their prey. Though illegal, sand panthers were often hunted by poachers for their prized fur and poisonous venom. Their hide was used to make leather for fine clothing and purses which fetched a very high price due to its rarity.

Sand panthers lived primarily in desert environments, but could sometimes be found in more temperate zones as well. Their coats were a light yellow or tan to help them blend into their arid surroundings, although the rare albino or silver-furred panther had been known to exist.

Although the creatures were not nocturnal they were very rarely seen amongst Corellians and were virtually impossible to tame.

Doallyn's sand panther encounter
Sometime before 4 ABY the Geran hunter Doallyn went game hunting on Corellia. He was attacked by a sand panther that slashed his face with its claws. The claws' poison permanently disfigured Doallyn's face.

Behind the scenes

 * Corellian sand panthers nearly fully resemble the appearance of Earth's North American cougar, also commonly known as puma, or mountain lion, but also feature the pointed ears of the lynx. And of course, no Earth feline is known to secrete venom.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
 * Shatterpoint
 * Republic Commando: True Colors
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
 * Traitor
 * Betrayal
 * Exile