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Paleocritters
a mod that adds weird critters and dinosaurs back from extinction!
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Quick answer
Which Paleocritters release should I use?
Latest stable file paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Paleocritters required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar need?
paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Paleocritters without breaking your instance.
Built for paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Paleocritters add?
a mod that adds dinosaurs, ancient mammals and other extinct animals:
ANIMAL LIST:
- bobasatrania, coelodus, luoxiongichtys, tetradiodon, coccolepis, hemicalypterus, ticinolepis, myledaphus: prehistoric fishes
- burgessomedusa
- cartorynchus
- concornis and plumadraco: 2 prehistoric birds
- dodo
- drepanaspis
- drepanosaurus
- elasmosaurus
- eryon
- hastocularis
- hypsilophodon
- kamacops
- kaupitherium
- longisquama
- macrauchenia
- megalograptus
- meiolania
- saurornitholestes
- shikamaia
- stegouros
- stylophorans
- tanystropheus
- tetraceratops
- tullimonstrum
- urupia
Project description from CurseForge.
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Paleocritters by Minecraft version and loader
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Recent files
Paleocritters versions and loaders
paleocritters-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
19 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
paleocritters-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
12 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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