Deep-Dive Species Profile
When you want to become an expert on one specific creature, use this sheet to draw it carefully and research how it fits into its habitat.
Become a Creature Expert
Choose one fascinating creature to draw and learn everything there is to know about it.
📓 Deep-Dive Species Profile
Species Profile
Detailed Drawing
Common Name
Scientific Name (Latin)
Group (e.g. Mammal, Insect)
Habitat (Where does it live?)
Diet (What does it eat?)
Notes - record your observations, what was interesting, unusual, or questions you have
Example Observations (UK)
Example deep-dive species profile observations
This list is to give you an idea of what to look out for. But nature is full of surprises! It is very important to pay close attention to what you find in the real world and make your own observations, even if you see something that is not on this list or that you weren't expecting to find.
- Red Fox: Dog-like footprints, a bushy tail with a white tip, found in both woods and cities, eats almost anything (omnivorous).
- Common Blue Butterfly: Bright blue wings (males) or brown with blue dust (females), found in grassy meadows, drinks nectar.
- Hedgehog: Covered in spikes, rolls into a ball when scared, hunts at night for slugs and beetles.
- Oak Tree: Very large tree, produces acorns, has wavy-edged leaves, provides a home for hundreds of insects.