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How to install "Naturalist"

Adds 24 animals *(not including variants!)* to your world with immersive behaviors and drops.

Author

crispytwig, Starfish_Studios

Downloads

49.0M

Last Updated

Apr 29, 2026

Mod Loaders

NeoForge Forge Fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1 1.20.1 1.19.2 1.18.2
Ores and Resources Farming Biomes Mobs World Gen

Quick Install ID

#naturalist

Install Naturalist in GDLauncher

Naturalist runs on NeoForge, Forge, Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Naturalist supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.2 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #naturalist, find Naturalist in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Naturalist supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.2 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #naturalist, find Naturalist in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Naturalist supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.2 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #naturalist, find Naturalist in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Naturalist supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.2 are supported. Naturalist supports multiple loaders (NeoForge, Forge, Fabric); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naturalist free?

Yes. Naturalist is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Naturalist support?

Naturalist supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Naturalist require Forge or Fabric?

Naturalist supports NeoForge, Forge, Fabric. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Naturalist?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #naturalist. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Naturalist?

Naturalist is made by crispytwig, Starfish_Studios. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/naturalist).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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