Taran wood beasts were a species native to Tara. They were ape-like humanoids. Only their faces were visible through a coat of fur.
They lived in the forests and only attacked when frightened. A number of beasts were kept on Count Grendel of Gracht's estate for hunting. Romana I was attacked by a Taran wood beast, but Count Grendel drove it off. (TV: The Androids of Tara [+]Loading...["The Androids of Tara (TV story)"]) Ten years later, the Seventh Doctor and Bernice Summerfield were confronted by a wood beast upon exiting the TARDIS. (PROSE: The Trials of Tara [+]Loading...["The Trials of Tara (short story)"])
A Taran wood beast was exhibited in the Space Museum when the Vashta Nerada invaded. (WC: Hall of Monsters [+]Loading...["Hall of Monsters (webcast)"])
Taran wood beast fangs were sold at Primo Temp. (COMIC: Buying Time [+]Loading...["Buying Time (comic story)"])