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Prehistoric Nature

Prehistoric Nature is a scientifically-accurate mod bringing to life the entire history of planet earth: hundreds of prehistoric animals, plants and other life. We also offer a range of dimension mods to travel to the past periods (search them up).

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Quick answer

Which Prehistoric Nature release should I use?

Updated 7 months ago

Latest stable file 63.02

Game version 1.12.2

Loader Forge

Prehistoric Nature 63.02 targets 1.12.2 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Prehistoric Nature required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional

Dedicated server Optional

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 marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Prehistoric Nature 63.02 need?

63.02. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Patchouli first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Patchouli Needed by Prehistoric Nature 63.02

required

Matching file found Matched file: 1.0-23.6-forge

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Prehistoric Nature without breaking your instance.

Built for Prehistoric Nature 63.02. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use 63.02. It targets 1.12.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs

Install Patchouli first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 63.02. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Prehistoric Nature add?

This mod adds the whole of prehistoric natural history to Minecraft, from the very beginning through the age of dinosaurs to the ice age, along with game-play to revive or capture prehistoric life. Hundreds and hundreds of accurate prehistoric creatures and plants are included, and you can download separate dimension mods to explore beautiful, fully worked-out multi-biomed dimensions, each representing different periods of earth's prehistory in huge depth and detail. We build all content after in-depth research using the latest scientific publications and our modding team includes paleontological professionals to ensure that concepts, models, textures and behaviours are as accurate as possible.

When in the game itself, you should use the Palaeopedia item, which is the guidebook to the game and which contains everything you need to know. The Palaeopedia itself can be clicked onto prehistoric life to collect information about it and doing so will unlock more information in the entry for it in the book. The Palaeopedia can also be clicked onto nests to see who owns them. To open the Palaeopedia itself, use shift+click.

We give extsneive help on our Discord channel for you - join us. There is also a fan-made Wiki here, which does need more work but should have the basics for you: https://prehistoricnature.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

The dimension mods are here:

Prehistoric Nature requires the following mods to run:

Llibrary (not on Modrinth at time of writing): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/llibrary

Patchouli: https://modrinth.com/mod/patchouli

Word tags

dinosaurs dinosaur dino dinos fossils fossil paleontology palaeontology history worldgen biome biomes dimension dimensions plant plants palaeobotany paleobotany prehistoric nature flora fauna nature natural revival science adventure 1.12.2 forge dna spore spores seed seeds egg eggs nest nests bench benches bridge bridges tree trees glass ore ores

Project description from Modrinth.

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