Wizard's Animals Mod Wiki

Wizard's Animals Mod is a comprehensive wildlife expansion that introduces over 80 (and up to 200+ in later versions) real-life animal species to the Minecraft world. The mod focuses on realism, providing high-quality models and textures that blend seamlessly with the Minecraft aesthetic while offering a rich, diverse fauna for players to discover, collect, and breed.

Key features include a complex breeding system involving sexual dimorphism, a unique aquarium and terrarium building mechanic for small creatures, and specialized tools for animal interaction. The mod is designed to be lightweight and compatible with other major mob mods like Alex's Mobs or Mo' Creatures.

The animals in this mod are categorized into five main groups: Land Mammals, Birds, Land Reptiles & Amphibia, Aquatic Creatures, and Land Arthropoda. Most animals feature unique sounds and realistic behaviors, such as climbing, swimming, or attacking in packs.

Land Mammals

These are the most common creatures found across various terrestrial biomes. Many can be bred using specific food items.

Birds

Birds can be found in forests and jungles. Some species are capable of flight and will land periodically.

• Flamingo: Found in Swamplands and Beaches.
• Hummingbird: Attracted to Hummingbird Feeders; found in Flower Forests.
• Macaw: Vibrant birds found in Jungles; can be lured with Melon Slices.
• Toucan: Found in Jungles; lured with Melon Slices.
• Owl: Found in Forests; lured with Raw Rabbit.
• Woodpecker: Found in Forests; lured with Wheat Seeds.

Land Reptiles & Amphibia

These creatures often lay eggs that must be hatched manually by the player.

• Alligator: Found in Swamplands; aggressive toward players and small animals.
• Crocodile: Found in Rivers and Swamplands; highly aggressive.
• Galapagos Tortoise: 40 HP; found on Beaches and Islands.
• Geckos & Lizards: Small creatures found in Forests and Deserts; can be captured with the Animal Net.
• Dart Frogs: Small, colorful frogs found in Jungles.

Aquatic Creatures

Marine life populates the oceans and rivers, adding depth to underwater exploration.

• Great White Shark: Aggressive; found in Deep Oceans.
• Orca: Neutral but powerful; found in Cold Oceans.
• River Dolphin: Found in Rivers; passive.
• Sea Turtle: Found on Beaches and in Oceans.
• Starfish & Seahorses: Small decorative creatures found on the ocean floor.

Land Arthropoda

Insects and arachnids can be captured and kept in terrariums.

• Giant Centipede: Aggressive; found in Caves and Jungles.
• Tarantula: Found in Forests and Jungles; aggressive at night.
• Butterflies & Beetles: Passive decorative insects found in most temperate biomes.

Breeding System

The mod uses a realistic breeding system for many species.

1. Sexual Dimorphism: Many animals have distinct Male and Female models. Use the Magnifying Glasses to identify the sex of an animal.
2. Breeding Process: To breed, ensure a Male is within 2 blocks of a Female. Right-click the Female with the appropriate Breeding Item.
3. Egg Laying: Reptiles and Birds will lay an egg entity. Right-click the egg with bare hands to pick it up as an item, then place it in a safe location to hatch (usually takes 5-10 minutes).

Taming

Only a few animals can be tamed, primarily the "Big Cats" (Lions, Tigers, Jaguars) and domestic pets like Dogs and Guinea Pigs.

• Big Cats: You must find or breed a Baby version. Right-click the cub with Cooked Salmon (Jaguar), Raw Mutton (Lion), or Raw Porkchops (Tiger) to tame it.
• Domestic Pets: Guinea Pigs and certain Dog breeds can be tamed with standard food items like carrots or bones.

Aquarium & Terrarium Building

Players can create custom displays for small animals like insects, frogs, and small lizards.

1. Base: Place a Display Base block.
2. Environment: Place a block of Grass, Sand, or Water on top of the base.
3. Glass: Surround the environment block with Small Display Glass (C, L, I, or H variants).
4. Top: Place a Small Display Top or a Trapdoor on top.
5. Rotation: Use the Pet Tool on the glass pieces to rotate them and connect the display properly.
6. Capture: Use the Animal Net to right-click a small creature, then right-click inside the display to release it.

Specialized tools are required to interact with the mod's complex systems.

The mod adds several decorative and functional blocks for animal care.

• Display Base: The foundation for all terrariums and aquariums.
• Small Display Glass (C, L, I, H): Specialized glass panes for building enclosures. The letters represent the shape/corner type.
• Small Display Top: A mesh or glass lid for enclosures.
• Bird Cage: A pre-built decorative block for storing small birds.
• Ivory Block: A decorative storage block crafted from ivory drops (rarely obtained from elephants).
• Hummingbird Feeder (Block): Must be placed hanging under a block (like leaves) to function.

The mod includes a configuration file (wizards_animals-common.toml or similar) where players can adjust spawn rates and toggle specific animals.

• Spawn Probability: Adjust the 0.0 to 1.0 chance of an animal spawning per chunk.
• Biome Whitelist/Blacklist: Define which biomes animals are allowed to appear in, useful for compatibility with biome mods like Biomes O' Plenty.
• Aggression Toggle: Some versions allow disabling the aggressive behavior of predators for a more peaceful experience.