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Guides
Step-by-step, in-game.
Avoiding or Managing Dangerous PredatorsPredator Threats Bears and coyotes pose real dangers to unprepared players: Brown Bears : Aggressive when approached.…Creating a Safe Habitat for Passive Animals Near Your BaseAttracting Peaceful Creatures Passive animals like deer and reindeer can be drawn to your base with proper setup:…Finding and Identifying Wild Animals by BiomeBiome-Specific Spawns Different animals spawn in different environments. Learn where to look: Forests & Woodlands :…Observing Natural Animal Behavior and InteractionsUnderstanding Creature Habits Each animal in this mod exhibits realistic behavior patterns: Predators (Bears,…
Recipes
Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.
Items
A
B
Bear Cape (Black)
Bear Cape (Brown)
Bear Cape (Kermode)
Black Bear Skin
Black Wolf Pelt
Blubber
Blue Crayfish
Bottled Butterfly
Bottled Dragonfly
Brown Bear Skin
Brown Wolf Pelt
Bucket of Arapaima
Bucket of Barracuda
Bucket of Crab
Bucket of Flying Fish
Bucket of Freshwater Eel
Bucket of Horseshoe Crab
Bucket of Jellyfish
Bucket of Lamprey
Bucket of Nautilus
Bucket of Piranha
Bucket of Saltwater EelC
Cooked Calamari
Cooked Crab Meat
Cooked Crayfish
Cooked Eel Meat
Cooked Pheasant
Cooked Turkey Leg
Cooked Venison
CrayfishF
G
H
K
M
P
Q
R
S
T
W
Wolf Cape (Arctic)
Wolf Cape (Black)
Wolf Cape (Brown)
Wolf Cape (Classic)
Wolf Cape (Red)
Wolf Cape (Timber)Blocks
Mobs
Creatures this mod adds.
AlligatorArapaimaBadgerBadger DirtBarracudaBlack BearBoarBobbit WormBrown BearButterflyColossal SquidCoyoteCrabCrayfishCrocodileDeerDragonflyFeral WolfFlying FishFreshwater EelGazelleGiant SquidGooseHoatzinHorseshoe CrabJellyfishLammergeierLampreyMooseNautilusOctopusPheasantPiranhaQuetzalReindeerSaltwater EelSharkSongbirdSquirrelTarantulaTarantula HairTurkeyWalrusWhale
Configuration
Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
biome_based_variants | Biome Based Variants |
breed_from_crops | Breed From Crops |
breed_from_kill | Breed From Kill |
can_despawn | Can Despawn |
betteranimalsplus-client | Client Configuration |
cost_per_spawn | Cost Per Spawn |
create_snow | Create Snow |
betteranimalsplus-server-default | Default Server Configuration |
eat_crops | Eat Crops |
entities | Entities |
hostile_during_daytime | Hostile During Daytime |
maximum_cost_per_biome | Maximum Cost Per Biome |
maximum_group_size | Maximum Group Size |
minimum_group_size | Minimum Group Size |
nerf_options | Nerf Options |
pickup_blacklist | Pickup Blacklist |
spawn_biomes | Spawn Biomes |
spawn_cost_biomes | Spawn Cost Biomes |
spawn_costs | Spawn Costs |
spawn_weight | Spawn Weight |
spawning | Spawning Configuration |
spawn_naturally | Spawns Naturally |
taming_items | Taming Items |
target_chance | Target Chance |
Frequently asked questions
Why aren't any animals spawning in my world?
Animals spawn naturally in biomes that match their habitat preferences—check that you're exploring the right biome types (forests for bears, deserts for coyotes, oceans for marine life). If you've recently added the mod to an existing world, try traveling to chunks that haven't been generated yet, since animals only spawn in newly loaded terrain.
Can I tame or breed these animals?
Most animals in this mod are wild creatures designed for observation and survival challenge rather than taming. Some passive animals like deer may be herded or managed near your base, but they don't follow the standard Minecraft breeding mechanics.
What should I do if a predator attacks me?
Run toward your base or high ground—predators like bears and coyotes are dangerous in groups and will pursue aggressively. Keep weapons and armor repaired, and avoid wandering alone in biomes known for pack hunters, especially at night.
Do these animals drop useful items or loot?
Animals drop standard Minecraft materials when defeated, but this mod focuses on wildlife immersion rather than farming—treat encounters as part of survival exploration rather than a resource grind.
Will this mod work with my biome mod or exploration modpack?
Yes, this mod is designed to run smoothly alongside custom biome mods and exploration packs. Animals spawn according to their biome tags, so they'll populate custom biomes that match their habitat requirements.
How do I identify which animal is which?
Each animal has a distinct custom model and appearance—refer to the biome guide to learn which creatures inhabit specific regions, and watch their behavior patterns (bears lumber slowly, coyotes hunt in packs, deer flee from threats).
Are there any performance issues with so many new animals?
The mod is optimized for smooth performance, but spawning dozens of animals will increase entity count; if you experience lag, try reducing render distance or checking that your world isn't already saturated with other entity-heavy mods.
Can I stop certain animals from spawning?
Most mods of this type allow spawn control through config files or mod menus—check your mod loader's configuration options to disable specific creatures or adjust spawn rates if certain animals are too common.
What's the difference between this mod and the original Better Animals Plus?
This mod ports the classic Better Animals Plus content (same models, behaviors, and creatures) to modern Minecraft versions, so you get the original experience without compatibility issues on newer game updates.
Do animals have different behaviors in different biomes or times of day?
Animals behave naturally to their environment—some are more active at night, predators hunt actively while prey animals flee or hide, and creatures move through biomes according to their habitat needs, creating dynamic encounters during exploration.
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Gallery
12 images from the Best Revived Animals Mod page.

Antler
Arctic Wolf Pelt
Fried Egg
Golden Goose Egg
Goose Egg
Horseshoe Crab Blood
Kermode Bear Skin
Music Disc (Record Crab Rave)
Music Disc (Record Walrus)
Pheasant Egg
Quetzal Feather
Raw Calamari
Raw Crab Meat
Raw Eel Meat
Raw Pheasant
Raw Turkey Leg
Raw Venison
Red Wolf Pelt
Snowy Wolf Pelt
Timber Wolf Pelt
Turkey Egg
Cooked Turkey
Raw Turkey
Reindeer Head
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