Unidentified wampa

In the year 3 ABY, a wampa of the male variety resided within a cave network that later became known as Echo Base, coexisting with a clan. The establishment of Echo Base forced the wampa clan to abandon their home while the wampa was away on a hunt, compelling the wampa to seek refuge in a different cave alone. Prior to the Battle of Hoth, the wampa ambushed Luke Skywalker and his tauntaun, killing the tauntaun and dragging the incapacitated Skywalker back to its cave. While the wampa devoured the tauntaun's flesh, Skywalker eventually regained consciousness and liberated himself by employing his lightsaber, severing the wampa's right arm just before it could attack. The wampa eventually regained its strength, allowing it to leave its cave. After deciding he was strong enough, the wampa made its way back to the valley of Echo Base, only to discover the caverns deserted following the Battle of Hoth. Consequently, the wampa reclaimed its former dwelling, harboring the hope of reuniting with its clan. A depiction of the wampa was subsequently featured in "Species From A to Z," a survival guide distributed by Carson Teva during the New Republic Era, which alluded to Skywalker's encounter with the creature.