CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Critters n' Crawlers
A small mod that expands the temperate & cold biomes by adding north American animals & myths!
Quick answer
Which Critters n' Crawlers release should I use?
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
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Is Critters n' Crawlers 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 Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar need?
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar. 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 Critters n' Crawlers without breaking your instance.
Built for Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar. 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 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 Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Critters n' Crawlers add?

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Welcome to Critters n' Crawlers!
Formally a small quick project made by me and my friend and originally made for our private Minecraft server, this mod helps fix an issue not only of vanilla Minecraft but even the Modded community; a lack of wild animals/monsters associated with temperate and cold climates. This mod adds various different Critters but there may be a few Crawlers lurking... so watch out.
THIS MOD REQUIRES GECKOLIB TO FUNCTION!
DISCORD
MOBS
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- Elk
- Coyote
- Timber Wolf
- White-tailed Deer
- Cougar
- Wolverine
- Ringtail
- Giant Boar
- Goose
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Mouse
- Snake
- Rattlesnake
- Pit Viper
- Turkey
- Caribou
- Skunk
- Marmot
- Mule Deer
- Wendigo
- Skinwalker
- Chupacabra
- Squonk
- Howler
- Sasquatch
- Wechuge
And many more to come!
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IMPORTANT INFO
This is a fun passion project mod that doesn't have a whole team behind it. We expect there to instantly be bugs and we will try to fix them. There are a few known bugs and minor features missing currently, and you will have to forgive us for that. Other than that, happy crawling!
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FAQ
Can you add a config to adjust spawn rates?
We will not add a config to adjust spawn rates, and this is not by choice. So we urge you to not spam us with messages about adding one. If you are displeased with spawn rates and you have basic knowledge of datapacks you are able to modify spawn rates via datapack. Other than that you just have to disable the mobs in our server config.
Will you update or downgrade to x.xx.x version?
We do not take requests to downgrade versions. However we will attempt to update, but you must be patient. We do not always have the time.
Will you port to X mod loader?
No. We are going to currently use Forge for 1.20.1 and NeoForge for any later versions currently.
Is there a wiki? Where is it?
We have one here. (You are warned that this wiki is very unreliable.)
Where to write issues?
Join our Discord or write it in the issues tab. Be sure to add the issue tag.
Can I use this in my modpack?
Sure.
Can you support X mod or resource pack?
No, not our job. Only on rare cases and/or if it is tag-related.
I have a suggestion on what to add, how do I suggest it?
Join our Discord or write a new issue and add the suggestion tag to it.
Special Thanks to The National Parks Service.
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Critters n' Crawlers by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Critters n' Crawlers versions and loaders
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-neo-mc1.21.1.jar
18 Nov 2025
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.5-mc1.20.1.jar
18 Nov 2025
HOTFIX-Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.4-mc1.20.1.jar
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.4-mc1.20.1.jar
1 Jul 2025
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.3-mc1.20.1.jar
1 Jul 2025
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.2-mc1.20.1.jar
7 Jan 2025
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.1-1.20.1.jar
18 Nov 2024
Critters n' Crawlers-2.2.0-mc1.20.1.jar
21 Aug 2024
Critters n' Crawlers-BETA-2.2.0.3-mc1.20.1.jar
20 Aug 2024
Critters n' Crawlers-BETA-2.2.0.2-mc1.20.1.jar
12 Aug 2024
Critters n' Crawlers-BETA-2.2.0.1-mc1.20.1.jar
Critters n' Crawlers-1b2.2.0-mc1.20.1.jar
14 May 2024
Critters n' Crawlers-2.1.1-mc1.20.1.jar
5 Mar 2024
Critters n' Crawlers-2.1.0-mc1.20.1.jar
1 Mar 2024
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