In Hytale , animals are not mere decorations: they form a complete , dynamic and coherent ecosystem .
Every creature – from the smallest sparrow to the gigantic Cave Rex – fulfills a specific role in the food chain. Animals can:
- to be hunted for their resources,
- to be domesticated or raised on farms,
- interact with each other according to natural behaviors (predators, prey, packs, flight, territorial rivalries),
- contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the world through abundant passive wildlife.
Some species even form social bonds, defend their young or cooperate in packs.
5. Ecological synthesis
| Band | Role |
|---|
| Social predators | Regulation of herbivores, a dynamic danger. |
| Solitary predators | Atmosphere + occasional threat. |
| Herbivores (antelopes, bison, deer) | Base of the food chain. |
| Mood creatures | Environmental immersion. |
| Marine wildlife | Richness of ocean biomes. |
| Prehistoric Fauna | High danger, rarity, deep exploration. |
| Domesticated animals | Supports farms and survival gameplay. |
Wildlife classification
| Category | Examples | Description |
|---|
| Ambient fauna (passive creatures) | Sparrows, Ducks, Frogs, Deer, Rats, Bats, Pigeon, Tetrapigeon | Small, harmless creatures that give life to the world. Some can be fed. |
| Territorial animals | Grizzly bear, Wild boar, Warthog, Mosshorn | attack to defend their territory. |
| Solitary predators | Giant spider, Moral eel, Snake | Individual hunting, ambushes. |
| Social predators (packs) | Saber-toothed tigers, wolves, hyenas | A coordinated, very dangerous hunt. |
| Winter/Forest Wildlife | Bison, Polar bear, Ram, Woodpecker, Penguin | Suitable for cold/mountain biomes. |
| Domesticated animals | Chickens, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Dogs, Horses, Camels | They provide renewable resources and mounts. |
| Prehistoric fauna / tropical jungle | Cave Rex, Raptor, Dimetrodon, Triceratops, Prehistoric Chicken | Rare and powerful creatures. |
Gameplay mechanics
Player-wildlife interaction
- Hunting for resources (meat, leather, wool, etc.).
- Domestication possible (dogs, horses, cattle).
- Reproduction & breeding in enclosures.
- Feeding certain ambient creatures.
Interactions between animals
- The fox hunts rabbits and chickens.
- Saber-toothed tigers hunt antelopes.
- Sharks actively attack other marine creatures.
- The Trorks can own domesticated wolves .
4. List of animals
terrestrial fauna
| Animal | Original name | Habitat | Notes |
|---|
| Antelope | Antelope | Zone 2 | Prey for predators. |
| Armadillo | Armadillo | Zone 2 | Defensive behavior. |
| Bat | Bat | Zone 1 (underground) | Nocturnal creature. |
| Bison | Bison | Zone 3 | Specific to cold climates. |
| Wild boar | Boar | Zone 1 | Territorial. |
| Cactus | Cactus | Zone 2 | Iconic of the deserts. |
| Cave-Rex | Cave-Rex | Zone 4 | Major predator. |
| Camel | Camel | Zone 2 | Mount. |
| Cat | Cat | Zone 1 | Domestic. |
| Cow | Cow | Zone 1 | Provides milk/meat. |
| Chicken | Chicken | Zone 1 | Variants including “undead chicken”. |
| Crab | Crab | Coasts | Amphibious. |
| Crocodile | Crocodile | Zone 2 | Aquatic predator. |
| Crow | Crow | Zone 1 | Scavenger. |
| Deer | Deer | Zone 1 | Peaceful wildlife. |
| Dimetrodon | Dimetrodon | Zone 4 | Prehistoric reptile. |
| Dog | Dog | Zone 1 | Several breeds. |
| Duck | Duck | Zone 1 | Ambient + bird. |
| Pink flamingo | Flamingo | Zone 2 | Warm lake fauna. |
| Fox | Fox | Zone 1 | Rabbit and chicken hunting. |
| Frog | Frog | Zone 1 | Variants. |
| Grizzly bear | Grizzly bear | Zone 1 | Very aggressive. |
| Horse | Horse | Zone 2 | Fast mounting. |
| Hyena | Hyena | Zone 2 | Social predator. |
| Macaque | Macaque | Zone 4 (tropical jungle) | Agile wildlife. |
| Meerkat | Meerkat | Zone 2 | Social animal. |
| Mouse | Mouse | Basement (all areas) | Discreet wildlife. |
| Owl | Owl | Zones 1 & 3 | Snowy variant. |
| Parrot | Parrot | Islands | Tropical. |
| Pig | Pig | Miscellaneous | Domestic. |
| Pigeon | Pigeon | Zone 1 | Including Deadeye Pigeon. |
| Polar bear | Polar Bear | Zone 3 | Arctic predator. |
| Prehistoric chicken | Prehistoric chicken | Zone 4 | Ancestor of the chicken. |
| Rabbit | Rabbit | Zone 1 | Prey of the fox. |
| Ram | Ram | Zone 2 | Mounting available. |
| Raptor | Raptor | Zone 4 | Fast predator. |
| Rat | Rat | Caves (Area 1) | Night. |
| Saber-toothed tiger | Saber-toothed tiger | Zone 2 | Pack hunting. |
| Sheep | Sheep | Zone 1 | Wool resource. |
| Snail (and lava variant) | Snail | Zone 4 | Subterranean variations. |
| Snake | Snake | Zone 2 | Possibly poisonous. |
| Spider | Spider | Emerald Grove | Vertical predator. |
| Triceratops | Triceratops | Zone 4 | Prehistoric fauna. |
| Warthog | Warthog | Zone 2 | Territorial and aggressive. |
| Wolf | Wolf | Zones 1 & 2 | Sometimes used by the Trorks. |
Additional Birds & Ambient Creatures
| Animal | Original name | Habitat | Notes |
|---|
| Sparrow | Sparrow | Zone 1 | Airy atmosphere. |
| Vulture | Vulture | Zone 2 | Hovering above the carrion. |
| Tetrabird | Tetrabird | Unknown | Kweebecs mount. |
| Green woodpecker | Woodpecker | Zone 3 | Typical of cold forests. |
Marine wildlife
| Animal (FR) | Original name | Habitat | Notes |
|---|
| Catfish | Catfish | Ocean | Big fish. |
| Clownfish | Clownfish | Ocean | Colored. |
| Coral | Coral | Ocean | Sessile animal. |
| Clam | Clam | Ocean | Mollusc. |
| Crab | Crab | Beaches | It moves between water and sand. |
| Lobster | Lobster | Ocean | Can be cooked. |
| Portuguese galley | Man-O-War | Ocean | Very defensive. |
| Moral eel | Moray eel | Ocean | Attack if provoked. |
| Pike | Pike | Deep waters | Predator. |
| Piranha | Piranha | Ocean | Very aggressive. |
| Pufferfish | Pufferfish | Ocean | It swells. |
| Royal Surgeon | Regal tang | Ocean | Tropical fish. |
| Rainbow trout | Rainbow trout | Ocean/cold water | Common. |
| Shark | Shark | Ocean | A threatening predator. |
| Sponge | Sponge | Ocean | Stationary animal. |
Tropical underground fauna (jungle)
| Animal | Original name | Notes |
|---|
| Cave-Rex | Cave-Rex | Powerful predator. |
| Dimetrodon | Dimetrodon | Ancient reptile. |
| Macaque | Macaque | Agile mammal. |
| Prehistoric chicken | Prehistoric chicken | A very ancient species. |
| Raptor | Raptor | Fast predator. |
