
Modrinth · 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+1.21.1-neoforge targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Naturalist required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Naturalist 2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge need?
2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge. 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 Naturalist without breaking your instance.
Built for Naturalist 2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Naturalist add?
📋 About
Naturalist adds 24 animals (and their variants) to your world, aiming to fit them seamlessly into Vanilla. You may find mobs interacting with each other or the world around them, and some are tameable.
🔧 Information
✅ Supported ▪ ⚠️ Maintenance ▪ ❌ Deprecated
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loaders | Fabric Forge |
| MC Versions | ⚠️1.20.1 ❌1.19.2 ❌1.19 ❌1.18.2 |
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Naturalist by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
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
2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge
naturalist-2.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
2.0.2+1.21.1-fabric
naturalist-2.0.2-fabric-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
2.0.1+1.21.1-neoforge
naturalist-2.0.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
2.0.1+1.21.1-fabric
naturalist-2.0.1-fabric-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
2.0.0+1.21.1-neoforge
naturalist-2.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
2.0.0+1.21.1-fabric
naturalist-2.0.0-fabric-1.21.1.jar
28 Jul 2026
1.0.2
naturalist-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
29 Apr 2026
1.0.1
naturalist-1.0.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
25 Apr 2026
1.0.0
naturalist-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
25 Apr 2026
5.0pre3-fabric
naturalist-5.0pre3+fabric-1.20.1.jar
8 May 2025
5.0pre3-forge
naturalist-5.0pre3+forge-1.20.1.jar
8 May 2025
5.0pre2
naturalist-5.0pre2+forge-1.20.1.jar
19 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.