Thranta

Thrantas were a large, flying species native to the planet Alderaan. As a species, they survived the destruction of their homeworld due to the relocation of some thrantas to Bespin.
==Biology and appearance==
Thrantas were gray-skinned floating beasts with broad triangular wings and a long tail that served as a stabilizer during flight. They greatly resembled the aiwha, a species of winged cetaceans native to Kamino. They emitted mournful cries as they flew.
==Behavior==
Thrantas were migratory creatures who lived in social groupings referred to as "herds" or "flocks".Leia, Princess of Alderaan
==History==
Thrantas hailed from the planet Alderaan, one of the so-called Core Worlds of the galaxy. As she grew up as a crown princess in the House of Organa, Leia Organa notably learned to ride a thranta.Princess Leia: Royal Rebel Although Alderaan was destroyed by the Galactic Empire in 0 BBY,This event takes place during Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Star Wars: Galactic Atlas places the events of A New Hope in 0 BBY and 0 ABY. the species outlived its homeworld as a population had been transplanted to the gas giant Bespin. Those Bespinian thrantas lived in a breathable region of the planet's atmosphere, where they were ridden through the clouds by only the most daring thrill seekers.
==Behind the scenes==
Thranta first appeared in concept art drawn by artist Ralph McQuarrie for Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back,The Making of The Empire Strikes Back which was later reused in The Illustrated Star Wars Universe in 1995, introducing them to the Star Wars Legends continuity.The Illustrated Star Wars Universe The species was made canon by the reference book Ultimate Star Wars, which was released in 2015.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 
*Leia, Princess of Alderaan 
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*Princess Leia 2 
*Forces of Destiny—Leia 
*Star Wars (2020) 48 
===Non-canon appearances===
*Disney Magic Kingdoms 
==Sources==
*Ultimate Star Wars 
*Princess Leia: Royal Rebel
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*Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1: Creatures of the Galaxy
*Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
==Notes and references==
Category:Creatures of Alderaan
Category:Creatures of Bespin
Category:Creatures of unspecified biology
Category:Creatures of unspecified diet
Category:Flying creatures
Category:Non-sentient species