
Koopa's Critters
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. File opened and checked on 24 Sep 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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1.20.1 Port is in the works!!!
Koopa's Critters adds around 30+ rather obscure animals to Minecraft based on species. Most of these obscure species and are endangered or threatened in the wild, some even are possibly extinct or on the verge of extinction! My hopes with this project is to spread public awareness of some of these species in order to help them get more recognized for more push for conservation! The mod also includes a new tree type, and a few naturally spawning structures. Animals can naturally spawn in the wild!
1.20.1+ Requires Geckolib!!!
1.16.5 has cross compatability with Natural Decor Mod!
Animals Added:
-Tree Lobster (1.12-1.16)
-Rosy Boa (1.12-1.16)
-African Giant Snail (1.12-1.16)
-Fire Salamander (1.12-1.16)
-Tricolor Hognose (1.12-1.16)
-Desert Rain Frog (1.12-1.16)
-California Quail (1.12-1.16)
-Chuckwalla (1.12-1.16)
-Rainbow Rock Lizard (1.12-1.16)
-Serval (1.12-1.16)
-Impalla (1.12-1.16)
-Sulcata Tortoise (1.12-1.16)
-Uakari Monkey (1.12-1.16)
-Yellow Footed Tortoise (1.12-1.16)
-Red Panda (1.12-1.16)
-Roseate Spoonbill (1.12-1.16)
-Pallas's Cat (1.12-1.16)
-Mountain Viscacha (1.12-1.16)
-Muntjac Deer (1.12-1.16)
-Helmeted Guineafowl (1.12-1.16)
-Leopard Cat (1.12-1.16)
-Marsupial Mole (1.12-1.16)
-Yellow Eyed Penguin (1.12-1.16)
-Chinstrap Penguin (1.12-1.16)
-Northern Rockhopper Penguin (1.12-1.16)
-Cape Buffalo (1.16)
-Aardwolf (1.16)
-Chacoan Pecarry (1.16)
-Matchie's Tree Kangaroo (1.16)
-Yangtze Giant Softshell (1.16)
-Tibetan Fox (1.16)
-Bush Dog (1.16)
-Gentoo Penguin (1.16)
-Klipspringer (1.16)
-Emerald Toucanet (1.16)
-Burrowing Owl (1.16)
-Rock Hyrax (1.16)
-Indian Bullfrog (1.16)
-Chinese Crocodile Lizard (1.16)
-Pink Velvet Worm (1.16)
-Headlight Beetle (1.16)
-Sagalla Caecillian (1.16)
-King Eider (1.16)
-Marabou Stork (1.16)
-Pink Land Iguana (1.16)
-South Island Takahe (1.16)
-Clouded Leopard (1.16 + Semi official backport from the Ecofriendly Mod!)
Credits:
Textures and models made by Me, Coda, Maple Moose & Anomalocaris!
Some New Textures by Arzher!
Helmeted Guineafowl Texture is done by Radicalvice! Check out his planetminecraft page here!
Short Showcase on the 1.20.1+ port by Enderverse!!!!
Awesome video showcase of 1.16.5 Port thanks to Mr. Smithy!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.16.5
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Koopa's Critters is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.16.5. Downloaded 655,983 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.