Ikopi/Legends

The ikopi was a fleet-footed ungulate with telescopic legs for fast locomotion. They lived in the plains and swamps of Naboo and its moon Rori and they traveled in herds.
==Characteristics==
Ikopis had short necks, for defensive purposes. They compensated for that with a long, tube-like tongue, roughly two to three times longer than their head, to reach and grasp food far above their reach. The tongue was hollow, which allowed them to suck up water below their knees, as well as to drink nectar, like a straw. When not being used, the ikopi's tongue would coil up inside the animal's cheek sack.The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
A tallish mammal with long, telescopic legs for fast locomotion, the ikopi was less a swimmer than a runner and swift forder of swamps. It was most commonly seen in herds prancing across the wetlands. When threatened, an ikopi was more likely to run than anything else. While their legs can serve them in swimming, they did not take to water easily and prefer to escape over land.
==Behind the scenes==
The ikopi design was inspired by a North African/Saharan gazelle, with a few giraffe-like characteristics thrown in.
==Appearances==
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*Star Wars Math: Jabba's Game Galaxy
*Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier
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==Sources==
*Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
* Star Wars: Episode I toy line
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*The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
*Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
*Star Wars Galaxies: The Total Experience: Prima Official Game Guide
*Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels
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*Star Wars: What Makes a Monster?
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Category:Creatures of Naboo
Category:Grassland and plains creatures
Category:Herbivorous creatures
Category:Species of undefined sentience
Category:Swamp creatures
Category:Ungulates