A Natural History (2022) — Fantastic Beasts:

The documentary examines why humans are "storytelling creatures" and why similar mythical archetypes, like dragons and mermaids, appear across geographically distant cultures. Real-Life Connections

Linked to real-life aquatic animals like manatees. Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History (2022)

Explored through the lens of dinosaur fossils, such as those found in Utah. Watch the official trailer to see Stephen Fry's

Watch the official trailer to see Stephen Fry's journey exploring the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures: Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History - Official Trailer Hero Collector YouTube• Feb 17, 2022 Documentary Overview Availability and Related Media

is a 2022 documentary film, presented by Stephen Fry, that explores the connections between the mythical creatures of the Wizarding World and the extraordinary animals found in our own natural world.

J.K. Rowling notes the Niffler’s design was inspired by the duck-billed platypus and the mole. Availability and Related Media