CurseForge · Minecraft mod
AnimalNet
Catch mobs and animals with nets
Quick answer
Which AnimalNet release should I use?
Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar targets 1.16.5 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 AnimalNet required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar need?
Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.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 AnimalNet without breaking your instance.
Built for Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does AnimalNet add?
AnimalNet:
AnimalNet adds new different sized nets to the game with wich you can catch mobs and animals.
Minecraft Versions:
Forge 1.7.10/1.12.2/1.13.2/1.14.3/1.14.4/1.15.1/1.15.2/1.16.5
Fabric 1.14/1.14.2/1.14.3/1.14.4/1.15.1
Features:
- Mobs/Animals will keep nametags
- Mobs/Animals will keep their inventory
- Mobs/Animals will keep alll their settings(like age for baby animals)
- Size matters. If a mob is too big you need to craft a bigger net
- You can store mobs as items
- Mobs/Animals from other mobs are supported
- Let Animals grow
- Let Animals become a child
- Create a spawner with spawner fragmentals and a caught entity
Update log:
Forge 1.12.2/1.13.2/1.14.4/1.15.2 Fabric 1.14.4:
- Updated to 1.16.5
Tutorial:
Warning: ONLY Animals like Cows,Rabbits,Pigs.(that have an age)
can grow or become a child
Letting animals grow:

Letting animals become childs:

Crafting Recipes:
Caught Entity to Spawner:

Small Animal Net:

Medium Animal Net:

Big Animal Net:

Mob Core:

Small Mob Net:

Big Mob Net:

Npc Net:

Spawner Fragmental: If you break a spawner there is a chance that you get one or two spawner fragmentals.
Wiki:
Currently there is no wiki but if you look at the images you see how some things work
Planned features:
- Open for suggestions
Language Support:
- English
- German
- Chinese
- Russian
- Turkish
Modpack Permission:
Feel free to use it in a modpack
Bug Report:
If you encounter a bug please post it on on the problems tab above.
Template:
Minecraft Version: 1.12.2 Mod Version: 1.7 ModLoaderVersion: Forge 1.12.2 25.0.48
Type : Client/Server
Description: Game Crash
Game log: Pastebin link
Translations:
Translations for other languages are appreciated.
Just post them down in the comments
Ideas:
Ideas are welcome
Just post them down in the comments
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
AnimalNet by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.15.2
1 loader build1.15.1
2 loader builds1.14.4
3 loader builds1.14.3
1 loader build1.14.2
1 loader build1.14.1
1 loader build1.14-Snapshot
1 loader build1.14
1 loader build1.13.2
2 loader builds1.12.2
2 loader builds1.7.10
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
AnimalNet versions and loaders
Animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar
animalnet-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar
28 Jan 2026
AnimalNet-v1.15.2 Forge b1
animalnet-v1.15.2 Forge b1.jar
16 Apr 2020
AnimalNet-v1.15.1 Fabric b1
animalnet-v1.15.1 Fabric b1.jar
18 Jan 2020
AnimalNet-v1.15.1 Forge b1
animalnet-v1.15.1 Forge b1.jar
18 Jan 2020
AnimalNet-v1.14.4 Fabric b5
animalnet-v1.14.4 Fabric b5.jar
5 Sept 2019
AnimalNet-v1.14.4 Fabric b4
animalnet-v1.14.4 Fabric b4.jar
29 Aug 2019
AnimalNet-v1.14.4 Forge b4
animalnet-v1.14.4 Forge b4.jar
15 Aug 2019
AnimalNet-v1.14.4 Fabric b3
animalnet-v1.14.4 Fabric b3.jar
9 Aug 2019
AnimalNet-v1.14.4 Forge b3
animalnet-v1.14.4 Forge b3.jar
3 Aug 2019
AnimalNet-v1.14.4 Fabric b2
animalnet-v1.14.4 Fabric b2.jar
3 Aug 2019
AnimalNet-v1.13.2 Forge b3
animalnet-v1.13.2 b3.jar
3 Aug 2019
AnimalNet-v1.12.2 Forge b3
animalnet-v1.12.2 b3.jar
3 Aug 2019
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.