CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Naturalist
Adds 47 animals *(and 66 variants)* to your world with immersive behaviors and drops.
Quick answer
Which Naturalist release should I use?
Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1) targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Naturalist required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1) need?
Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Naturalist without breaking your instance.
Built for Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1). It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Naturalist add?
Pick your setup
Naturalist by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
2 loader builds1.19.1
2 loader builds1.19
2 loader builds1.18.2
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Naturalist versions and loaders
Naturalist 2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1)
naturalist-2.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
Naturalist 2.0.2 (Fabric 1.21.1)
naturalist-2.0.2-fabric-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
Naturalist 2.0.1 (NeoForge 1.21.1)
naturalist-2.0.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
Naturalist 2.0.1 (Fabric 1.21.1)
naturalist-2.0.1-fabric-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
Naturalist 2.0.0 (NeoForge 1.21.1)
naturalist-2.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
Naturalist 2.0.0 (Fabric 1.21.1)
naturalist-2.0.0-fabric-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
Naturalist 1.0.2
naturalist-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
29 Apr 2026
Naturalist 1.0.1
naturalist-1.0.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
25 Apr 2026
Naturalist 1.0.0
naturalist-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
25 Apr 2026
Naturalist 5.0pre5 (Forge 1.20.1)
naturalist-5.0pre5+forge-1.20.1.jar
8 Aug 2025
Naturalist 5.0pre5 (Fabric 1.20.1)
naturalist-5.0pre5+fabric-1.20.1.jar
8 Aug 2025
Naturalist 5.0pre3 (Forge 1.20.1)
naturalist-5.0pre3+forge-1.20.1.jar
8 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
