5... remember: it can become an animal or food. That is, when it is "created" or so to speak, it can either become an animal over some time, or it can be taken by people and used as a food. And it is solid (tho very fragile) on the outside, and liqiuid on the inside. It cracks easily.
7... Not man, infact not any living being. Its not something you can touch. It is, was and will be.