Fauna

What is the creature's scientific or magical classification?

LIst the genus, species, and family, if possible. How is the creature grouped with other similar beings?

How is this creature different from others in its classification?

Think appearance, behavior, etc.?

What is the creature's evolutionary background?

E.g., is the creature a naturally evolved species, or was it created or altered through magic, experiments, divine intervention, etc.?

How does this creature fit into the food chain?

E.g., is it a predator, prey, scavenger, symbiotic partner, etc.?

What does this creature symbolize or represent in the world?

How is it viewed by different cultures or societies?

What does the creature look like?

Think size, shape, color, and defining features?

What is their anatomy and physiology?

Think number of limbs, sensory organs, skeletal structure, etc.?

What do they sound like?

Think voices, calls, ambient noises, etc.?

What do they smell like?

Think natural odors, pheromones, etc.?

How does the creature move?

Think walking, flying, swimming, burrowing, etc.?

How do they behave in their daily lives?

Think sleep patterns, hunting methods, etc.? Write an account of a typical day in the life of this species.

What are their strengths or evolutionary advantages?

And do they have magical or supernatural traits, e.g. strength, speed, camouflage, regeneration, telepathy, etc.?

What are their weaknesses or vulnerabilities?

Write about it in a naturalist's diary entry after a first encounter with this species in the wild.

What is their diet?

How do they obtain food?

How do they reproduce?

And what is their life cycle?

How do they communicate with each other?

How does their communication method influence their social structure and relationships?

Where does this creature live?

Is it a solitary or social creature in its habitat?

What types of terrain does it prefer?

How does its physical anatomy or abilities suit this terrain?

How does this creature interact with its environment?

What impact does it have on its habitat and surrounding organisms?

How does this creature adapt to seasonal changes in its environment?

E.g., migration, hibernation, etc.?

What challenges does the species face in its environment?

How does the species overcome these challenges through adaptation, cooperation, or other means?

How does this creature impact the balance of its ecosystem?

What would happen to the ecosystem if the creature were removed or its population changed?

What cultural significance does the creature have?

How does it fit into the culture, myths, or religious beliefs of the world?

What economic value does this creature have?

E.g., is it domesticated, valuable for trade, prized for its fur, etc.?

What dangers or risks does the creature present to others?

How do others handle its threat, and what precautions are taken?

What is the creature's reputation among different societies or cultures?

And how does the reputation of the creature affect its interactions with the world?

Is this creature rare or endangered?

Why, if so? How does that affect its reputation or value in your world?

How do your characters view or utilize the creature in the story?

How does the creature help or hinder the characters in their journey or objectives?