Animallica SE - Skyrim Wildlife Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (6,147 endorsements) 📥 394,688 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 10/13/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By sliceandkill - XONextGenXO · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/19/2018 📅 Created: 10/13/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #7 of 27 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

My Mod List | Support My Efforts

If you like my work, please Endorse or Vote for Mod of the Month. A little appreciation goes a long way in motivating me :)

I am not the original author of this mod. This mod is the work of the super cool sliceandkill and I have obtained written permission from the OG author to port, modify, maintain and further develop this mod for Skyrim Special Edition. Even then, if the OG author finds this mod in violation of any of their terms, then they have the right to BURN IT DOWN.

Support the Original Mod as well!

My first mod for Skyrim

The mod contains over 100 new animal species and subspecies, added to the leveled lists.

-Prehistoric Cats

-Gazelle and Antelopes

-and much more

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Before you ask, yes I know how a muntjac, or a musk deer or a hyena looks

like, but Skyrim being a fantasy world, I took the liberty to

name/texture them whatever i want or could.

REQUIREMENTS:

If you are on Skyrim Speical Edition, which you must be on since you have come across this mod on the SSE Nexus, you are already fine :)

COMPATIBILITY:

Should be compatible with almost anything as long as you use a bashed patch

Compatible with Hunterborn.

Half of the animals are compatible by default. For the rest you can simply

use the Taxonomy ability provided by Hunterborn's MCM.

COMPATIBILITY PATCHES:

Requiem Patch

Real Wildlife

Other Information:

- optimized 1k and 2k textures

- cleaned with TES5Edit

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Animallica SE brings over 100 new animal species and subspecies to Skyrim Special Edition, integrating them into leveled lists for a more diverse wildlife experience. With 6,147 endorsements and nearly 400k downloads, it's a popular overhaul for players seeking variety in Skyrim's fauna.

✨ Key Features

Adds over 100 new animal species and subspecies to Skyrim Special Edition.
Integrates new creatures into the game's leveled lists for natural encounters.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge variety: over 100 new animals keeps exploration fresh.
  • Community favorite with 6,147 endorsements and nearly 400k downloads.
  • Seamless integration into leveled lists means you'll see new creatures without extra quests.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 – may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE updates or other mods.
  • Potential conflicts with other wildlife overhauls or mods that edit leveled lists.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who want more wildlife variety and enjoy exploration. Perfect for hunters, alchemists, or anyone tired of seeing the same old wolves and deer. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal changes to the base game.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Place Animallica near the end of your load order to ensure its leveled list changes take priority.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter wildlife or leveled lists.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
sliceandkill - XONextGenXO
Version
1.0
Downloads
394,688
Endorsements
6,147
Category
Overhauls
Created
10/13/2018
Updated
10/19/2018

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