The original inhabitants of Zolan were the Zolanders. They had evolved to withstand the intense cold conditions of their planet. When their star began emitting increased levels of radiation, the Zolanders developed a gene to alter their skin. This action unintentionally led to the creation of a new genetic branch of their species, known as the Clawdite. Following the establishment of the New Republic, the Zolan Civil War erupted between the Zolanders and the Clawdites. Ultimately, the Zolanders were subjugated by the Clawdites, a species they had previously considered inferior.
- " The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Clawdites " — Star Wars Gamer 10 (Initial reference)
- " Inside Attack of the Clones " — Star Wars Insider 60
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 49 (CLA 1-4: Clawdites)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 53 (WES 1-4: Zam Wesell)
- Ultimate Alien Anthology
- The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
- Scum and Villainy
- Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 9
- Clawdite in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)