Discover the unique life of the desert planet of Tatooine, from Banthas to Sarlaccs. Star Wars belongs to Disney/Lucasfilm. Imagine a planet of endless sand and scorching sun. A world where every day is a race for survival, and every night a fearsome competition for resources. The infamous desert planet of Tatooine — located in a galaxy far, far away — is known for being an inhospitable wasteland. Yet the creatures that brave this unforgiving environment are among the most fascinating, and possess hidden intricacies that deserve to be studied further. So, for this entry into the archive, I’ll be documenting this arid biosphere firsthand — analyzing the biology of these extreme lifeforms, and seeing how their survival strategies compare to those present in Earth’s deserts.