more wildlife
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. File opened and checked on 30 Sep 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
Welcome to More Wildlife, a mod that brings the world of Minecraft to life by adding over 100 unique animal species from across the globe. Explore forests, jungles, savannas, mountains, deserts, and more as you discover wildlife living naturally throughout almost every biome.
Animals Included
More Wildlife currently adds over 100 animals, including:
- Siberian Tiger
- African Lion
- Jaguar
- Cheetah
- Puma
- Snow Leopard
- Grévy's Zebra
- Thomson's Gazelle
- Giraffe
- African Elephant
- Deer
- Moose
- Brown Bear
- Wild Boar
- Capybara
- Spotted Hyena
- Pigeon
- Ostrich
- American Bison
- Asian Elephant
- Kangaroo
- Okapi
- Eurasian Lynx
- Gorilla
- Chimpanzee
- Crocodile
...and many more waiting to be discovered.
What Can You Use This Mod For?
More Wildlife is perfect for:
- Building realistic zoos and wildlife parks.
- Creating nature-inspired adventures.
- Making your Minecraft world feel more alive.
- Exploring biomes filled with realistic animals.
Future Plans
Right now, the mod focuses entirely on animals. However, future updates may include:
- New food items
- Decorative sculptures
- New building blocks
- Additional plants and flora
- And much more.
Requirements
This mod requires GeckoLib to run.
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to Doktor Hyena for inspiring the creation of this mod.
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Notice
This version of More Wildlife has been discontinued and is no longer receiving updates. Please download the latest version aka tiger's wildlife for better quality, improvements, and bug fixes. https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/tigers-wildife
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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.
- Ships as more_wildlife-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 312 KB
- Download link checked 27 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.