Shaupaut

Shaupauts, also spelled shaupats, were carnivorous marsupials that were native to the Gungan swamps of Naboo. A large variety was the greater shaupaut.
==Characteristics==
Shaupauts hung upside down from swamp branches to catch avians, rodents, and other small animals with their long, hooked talons. It has a small mouth, however, and uses its claws to cut up its food, to make it more manageable. The species was most active at dusk and twilight. They had big eyes, giving them low-light visibility. They also had sensitive whiskers that helped with balance.The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
Females gave birth to more young than they could provide milk for, this left the weaker to die. The young took refuge in their mother's pouch until they grew older and eventually ventured out onto the mothers stomach and back. Its protection from carnivores is a powerful alkyl in its blood that is poisonous to most of its natural enemies. The Gungans often distill this alkyl, as it is an effective bleaching agent.
Some were kept as pets. A Wookiee member of the New Republic Senate had a pet shaupaut.
==History==
In 1 ABY, Vance Groten recruited RSF agents to eliminate Blot's pack of aggressive feral shaupauts in order to protect the inhabitants of Dee'ja Peak.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier 
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==Sources==
*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 Galaxies: The Complete Guide: Prima Official Game Guide
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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Category:Arboreal creatures
Category:Carnivorous creatures
Category:Creatures of Naboo
Category:Domesticated creatures
Category:Mammals
Category:Non-sentient species
Category:Swamp creatures