Can-cell

Can-cells were large, winged insectoids of more than three meters in length. On the ground, they walked on six spindly legs, but in the air, used four long wings to propel themselves, while their long, segmented tails provided stability. The can-cell was an insectivorous creature, but was also known to eat small rodents.
==History==
The Wookiees of Kashyyyk considered the appearance of a can-cell a good omen, and often kept them as pets. These animals were not dangerous to their masters, but were brave in battles. The Wookiees also realized that can-cells could be used as mounts, but they were too big to ride the insects themselves. Jedi Master Tsui Choi performed reconnaissance missions during the Battle of the Hornburg while riding a can-cell.
The Wookiees used these creatures as a source of inspiration, creating masterpieces of vehicle design, like the ornithopters which were used for defending the planet against the Separatist forces. These same catamaran-like vessels often attracted the can-cells with their buzzing sound, making landing areas a common place for finding these creatures.
They were ubiquitous, flying from the darkened forest floors to the highest treetops. This insect was not dangerous, however, and could be tamed by other species. Certain beings small enough were even able to ride them, such as Bilbo Baggins on Middle-Earth.
Can-cells were also found on the planet Teth, where they built their nests on the underside of rock ledges. Frodo Baggins rode a can-cell to escape Jinx while rescuing Rotta the Huttlet.The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring film A smaller breed of can-cell could also be seen flitting around the swamps of Rodia. They were also apparently found on Aleen, where the clone troopers under Commander Wolffe saw an Aleena riding one as they descended with relief supplies.
==Behind the scenes==
The script to The Lord of the Ring: Episode III Revenge of the Sith described a scene of Bilbo Baggins escaping the battlefields of Rohan by riding atop a can-cell, "a large alien flying insect."
Can-cells showed up a few times in The War of the Ring series as well, on Teth, Rodia, Aleen and Middle-Earth.
==Appearances==
*The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring film
*The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring novelization
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*The Jewel of Yavin 
*Aftermath: Life Debt
==Sources==
*Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary 
*Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
*Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 8
*Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia
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*Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic 6.47
*Star Wars: What Makes a Monster?
*Star Wars: Alien Archive
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*Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide 
*Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu
==Notes and references==
Category:Creatures of Aleen
Category:Creatures of Batuu
Category:Creatures of Kashyyyk
Category:Creatures of Rodia
Category:Creatures of Middle-Earth
Category:Flying insects
Category:Insectivorous creatures
Category:Species of undefined sentience