Real Wildlife - Skyrim

⭐ ⭐⭐ (8,980 endorsements) 📥 262,463 downloads 📌 v1.343 📅 2/15/2012
⚪ Last updated 2017

By Nedius · Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/27/2017 📅 Created: 2/15/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #22 of 63 Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Version: 1. 343

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This mod has now been fully cleaned, as should, as far as I know, run without any crashes or other issues. Obviously, mods that alter wildlife and behaviour may cause issues, but I have done my best to avoid this by making all my creatures unique.

However, it won't 'work' with mods where you need to eat, as my food won't have the scripts to make them a requirement. If someone knows how to add those, would love the help!

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NOW WITH IMPS MORE COMPLEX NEEDS COMPATABILITY OPTIONAL FILE!

OvOver 490 new variants of the natural wildlife of Skyrim! Revised AI and wildlife faction interaction, 16 new lore friendly diseases, 45 new ingredients, 21 new foods and 21 new recipes!

Bethesda Forums Discussion: http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1366414-real-wildlife-skyrim-thread-2/page__fromsearch__1 1. Instillation 2. Note on Merging Leveled Lists 3. Features 4. Known Bugs 5. Known mod conflicts & Patches 6. Change Log 7. Plans for Future 8. Requests 9. Thanks 10. Translations 11. SPOILERS

Animals don’t only come as adults! When travelling the wilderness of Skyrim, you can now animals of all sizes and ages, healthy and diseased. With hundreds of additional variants of creature, with Real Wildlife – Skyrim feels more alive than ever.

1. Instillation

Extract the .esp into your Skyrim datafolder (probably located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\skyrim\Data) or some similar location.

Select the plugin via the plugin menu on the load menu, or via the Mod Manager of your choice.

Please ignore the ‘0. 1’ at the end of the mod. This will not be changed so that people using systems such as NMM, BOSS will be unaffected.

2. Leveled Lists

Real Wildlife - Skyrim edits the leveled lists for the basic Skyrim game. If you are concerned that this will affect other mods, I recommend creating a merged mod using a tool such as Wrye Bash (http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1840).

3. Features

This mod includes:

• Over 490 age and disease based variants of the following: o Bears (normal, cave and snow) o Cows o Chaurus / Charus Reaper o Chickens o Deer o Dogs o Elk o Foxes / Arctic Foxes o Frostbite spiders (over 50 addi

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Real Wildlife - Skyrim adds over 490 new variants of Skyrim's natural wildlife, from bears to foxes, giving hunters and explorers more variety. It's a popular creature mod with nearly 9,000 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2017.

✨ Key Features

Adds over 490 new variants of Skyrim's natural wildlife
Covers a wide range of creatures, from bears to foxes
Popular mod with 8,980 endorsements and 262,463 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive variety—490+ new variants keeps wildlife encounters fresh
  • Community favorite (8,980 endorsements) and over 262k downloads
  • Lightweight and lore-friendly—just adds new looks to existing animals

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Purely cosmetic—doesn't add new behaviors or gameplay mechanics
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love hunting, exploring, or just want more visual variety in the wilds. If you're tired of seeing the same old bears and wolves, this mod is for you. Skip if you want gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other wildlife or creature mods to avoid conflicts.
  • Load order matters—place this mod after other mods that edit the same creatures to ensure it takes effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Nedius
Version
1.343
Downloads
262,463
Endorsements
8,980
Category
Creatures
Created
2/15/2012
Updated
2/27/2017

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