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![preview](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/05cd9e1a1ff7114e1bb7fae917bb8cc4f4637b6f.jpeg)<\/p>\n

**OPTIFINE or ETF+EMF REQUIRED**<\/p>\n

I decided to change the appearance of some mobs keeping the vanilla feel.
\nMost of the modified mobs are old or less detailed than the new mobs in new updates.<\/p>\n

Some are not consistent like the chicken that looks like a duck or the baby cow with horns.<\/p>\n

**Hope you enjoy! ;)**<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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