Rhake

The Rhake, or more commonly known as the Rhino Dragon, was a massive predator native to the jungles of Talbatha. Both feared and admired across the galaxy, they were considered one of the deadliest creatures in the known universe. Rhakes were the largest land predator on Talbatha, nearly twice the length of it's closest competiton, the Praeteri. It's size means it had no competition and could devour anything it wished, though it's prey of choice was often the Fambaa from Naboo. It is also the only predator that can take down a full grown Fambaa, using it's strength and tenacity to specialize in taking down large prey. It's hunting method is simple; ambush the herd, expose the weak and injured, tackle the victim, and bite down on the throat to crush the spine and trachea. It also has developed a way of keeping it's food away from scavengers; it buries the corpse beneath a pile of dirt, masking the scent from other predators until the Rhake eats again. Rhakes are extremely territorial, with individuals viciously defending their turf from intruders. Because of their aggressiveness, they are solitary, though they do become more sociable at times. One is during the mating season, when females are allowed into a male's territory. Males will even encourage females to enter by making mating calls, attracting females to the male. However, sometimes another male will hear this and will compete with the other over the territory and female, using their tails to strike the other. This goes on until one submits, with the winner getting the territory and the female. Females give birth from 1 to 3 calves a year, staying with them for a total of four years. Until that time, the young are fully dependent on their mother, relying on her to feed and protect them, while also learning how to hunt. This also displays another aspect of social behavior. Sometimes, a male would share his kill with the mother and calves, watching for danger while they feed. The male might even encourage the calves to eat the prey while waiting. The male would wait hours until the mother and calves ate their fill before eating themselves. Males also show this behavior towards pregnant females. Rhakes had a central place in Talbathian culture, being often considered the ultimate predator, and have been bred as war beasts and hunting companions. Only the highest ranking members of Talbathian society, those who are apart of the Royal House, were permitted to own these beasts, such as the king, his family, and their closest servants. The king has his own collection of pureblood Rhakes that have been bred to be the strongest, healthiest, and most biologically fit specimens. Rhakes were loyal to their owners, defending them to the very end. During the age of the Kyiron, Rhakes were used as war hounds to subjugate their enemies, and were fed raw flesh to increase their aggressiveness.