Quick answer

Give unfamiliar wildlife space. The official description warns that some creatures tolerate you and others do not; observing first is a better starting point than assuming every animal is friendly.

Wildlife field reference

These eleven creatures appear in official field surveys. Material notes do not establish a harvesting method or drop rate.

CreatureRegion / habitatBehavior and research notes
Lucuma CamillaValley · open fieldsSociable; wool.
Wild Green ZumaValley · damp watersidesTimid; useful secretion.
Gum NibisValley · marshesDefends nests; feathers.
ScorchweaverValley · undergrowthHostile; give it space.
Imperial StriderHeadlands · stone coverCautious; naturally shed horns.
Bronze WoxHeadlands · burrowsSkittish; packs may defend themselves; fur.
Woodback TortoiseHeadlandsDocile and slow; an observation subject.
Flux BeetleHeadlandsHarmless; an observation subject.
Azurite LonebidPass · cooler areasGentle, curious, sharp hearing; fur.
Thessalika NangoPassSolitary, difficult to gain trust; shed scales.
SkittertailPass · open rockPassive; research samples.

Approaching wildlife

Keep an escape route in mind and watch how a creature responds before getting closer. This is general expedition advice: behavior, safe distances and trigger ranges have not been measured for this guide.

Researching animals

Scanning is part of the exploration loop. Record the name the game displays and the surroundings where you encountered it. A visual resemblance alone is not enough to identify a species reliably.

Can you change animal traits?

Yes. The official overview describes animal DNA experiments that can change physical traits. Exact combinations and compatibility are not documented here. Read what is confirmed about crossbreeding.

Is there combat?

The game emphasizes research and survival, but that does not mean the planet is harmless. The official website also mentions a tranquilizer weapon. See Combat & Self-Defense before assuming all encounters are peaceful.

Sources & verification

Sources checked September 8, 2026. This guide is based on published information, not a full-game playtest. Unverified details are identified above.