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Blastail

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this feline predator was native to several levels of the wroshyr forests of the planet Kashyyyk. They were for the fact that they carried a number of infectious diseases, most of which were dangerous to Wookiees. The blastail was named for the bulb of fur-covered flesh that was found at the end of the tail. This bulb collected all manner of pollen, seeds, and spores as the blastail moved through the jungle, providing cross-pollenation for a number of plant species. When startled or angry, the blastail could literally throw the bulb at their attacker, spraying the creature with the pollen and spores. This often resulted in a temporary blindness, if not a severe allergic reaction, allowing the blastail to escape. The fur of the blastail ranged in color from orange to dark beige, and was mottled with stripes or spots to help it blend into its environment.