Tauntaun

A tauntaun is a fictional species native to the ice planet Hoth in the Star Wars universe. These quadrupedal, herbivorous creatures are known for their shaggy, white fur, which provides insulation against the extreme cold of their homeworld. Tauntauns have a distinctive, long snout and a relatively small head. They are social animals, often found in herds, and their diet consists primarily of the sparse vegetation that grows in Hoth's frozen tundra.

In the original Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back, tauntauns are domesticated by the Rebel Alliance forces stationed at Echo Base on Hoth. They are used as mounts for scouting and transportation across the harsh, icy terrain. Their ability to withstand extreme temperatures makes them invaluable to the Rebels. Han Solo famously uses a tauntaun to rescue Luke Skywalker after he is stranded outside the base during a blizzard, a scene that highlights the creature's resilience and the difficult conditions on Hoth. It is also in this film that the unfortunate discovery is made that a tauntaun's innards can be used for warmth in a survival situation. Despite their somewhat ungainly appearance, tauntauns are depicted as hardy and essential inhabitants of Hoth's ecosystem.