The species are members of the I.C., they live on terrestrial worlds, preferring savanna and forest environments. They are raised by their grandparents who return to Nellian for burial. Their form of communication is a gestural language called "Waggletrunk", based on the shapes they make using their flexible trunks. They are 9 feet tall, and have an average intelligence higher than that of the average human. Their long trunks are able to manipulate objects, help them feed, and are the source of their sense of smell. This species lives up to 140 Earth years.