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Best Revived Animals Wiki & Guide

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Adds realistic animal drops and buckets for various fish and aquatic creatures, plus wearable animal pelts and capes.

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Contents (9)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Mobs
  6. Configuration
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 9minecraft:campfire_cooking · 10minecraft:smelting · 10minecraft:smoking · 10

Items

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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.

OptionWhat it does
biome_based_variantsBiome Based Variants
breed_from_cropsBreed From Crops
breed_from_killBreed From Kill
can_despawnCan Despawn
betteranimalsplus-clientClient Configuration
cost_per_spawnCost Per Spawn
create_snowCreate Snow
betteranimalsplus-server-defaultDefault Server Configuration
eat_cropsEat Crops
entitiesEntities
hostile_during_daytimeHostile During Daytime
maximum_cost_per_biomeMaximum Cost Per Biome
maximum_group_sizeMaximum Group Size
minimum_group_sizeMinimum Group Size
nerf_optionsNerf Options
pickup_blacklistPickup Blacklist
spawn_biomesSpawn Biomes
spawn_cost_biomesSpawn Cost Biomes
spawn_costsSpawn Costs
spawn_weightSpawn Weight
spawningSpawning Configuration
spawn_naturallySpawns Naturally
taming_itemsTaming Items
target_chanceTarget Chance

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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.