Reek/Legends

The reek was a large thick-skinned, horned quadruped, native to Ylesia. Subspecies could be found on Iridonia and Ithor. They could also be found in ranches on the Codian Moon and Tatooine.

Physical description
Reek were herbivores by nature, but they were often fed meat for exhibition sport and executions. This turns their leathery skin a dark red. Reeks cannot thrive on meat, so they were given enough plant matter to keep them healthy. This method was used by the Geonosians for their Execution Arena reeks.

All reeks, including subspecies, are normally brown in color and only change depending on their diet.

Reeks usually are in herds and reside in the mossy grasslands of Ylesia. They are very protective of their turf.

Subspecies
Reek were commonly exported to other worlds, causing them to adapt and become subspecies.

Ithorian reek
One subspecies, the Ithorian reek, was exported to Ithor. Their yellow skin color was attributed to their diet consisting of yellow flora and bafforr trees. They were used as plow animals by the Ithorians and were larger and stronger than those found on Ylesia. Their horns were also smaller because of the lack of hostility between reeks. Males and females were separated to reduce competition and to isolate mating periods.

The Ithorian reeks were wiped out during the Yuuzhan Vong War.

Iridonian reek
Another subspecies is the Iridonian reek. Reeks attracted the attention of the Zabrak when they developed interstellar travel. They saw reeks as excellent candidates for war mounts. Soon after, they were exported to Iridonia to be bred. Instead of giving them a meat diet, the Iridonian reeks were given a natural diet consisting of plant matter in order to be healthy enough for war. This gave them a tough, gray skin that helped them resist sharp and blunt weapon attacks during battle. The Iridonian reek's horns were much sharper and longer than other reeks and were also decorated with tattoos that represented its name or the family it belonged to. Unlike the Ithorian reek, Iridonian reeks are encouraged to fight for mates, making them less likely to buck or bolt in battle.

As the Zabrak advanced, the use of reeks in war declined. However, riding war mounts is still taught in most Iridonian military schools.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * The Lesson
 * Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
 * Labyrinth of Evil
 * ''Tusken Rustlers