Ferrazid hounds, creatures that originated on the world of Taris, dwelled within its jungles and marshes countless years in the past, prior to its transformation into a city. Before the devastating assault by Darth Malak during the era of the Jedi Civil War, it was widely accepted that they no longer existed, with merely a handful of examples maintained within zoos. Upon the Republic's return to what remained of Taris, those who explored the planet discovered the ferrazid hounds had endured and evolved to be more powerful. Typically, they avoided the small communities located amongst Taris's wreckage; however, their instinct to protect their territory made them a significant threat to both explorers and shipments.