# Creature Needs

Unlike vanilla Minecraft, creatures in **Jurassic Saga** have survival requirements.  
Managing these needs is essential to keeping your dinosaurs alive and healthy.

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## Thirst
Like real life, dinosaurs require water.

### How it works
- Each creature has a thirst meter that decreases over time
- If thirst is not met, the creature's health and behavior may be affected

### How to fulfill
- Provide access to **water sources** (ponds, rivers)
- Some creatures may drink directly from natural water blocks

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## Hunger
Dinosaurs also need food, with diets depending on species.

### How it works
- Hunger decreases steadily and must be replenished
- Diet types currently include:
- **Carnivore**  eats meat (raw beef, fish, etc.)
- **Herbivore**  eats plants (leaves)
- **Insectivore**  eats insects or small arthropods

### How to fulfill
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- Place food items in feeders
- You can directly feed them by right-clicking with the appropriate food item
- Getting animals (pigs, cows, etc.) near carnivores will also satisfy their hunger
- Match the food type to the creature's diet, incorrect food will be ignored

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## Sleep *(occasional)*
Some creatures will rest or sleep periodically
- Sleep may affect activity cycles (day/night behavior)

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## Other Needs *(future mechanics)*
Based on development progress, additional needs may be added, such as:
- **Temperature**  cold/warm environments affecting survival
- **Social behavior**  herd or pack requirements
- **Shelter**  protection from weather or predators

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## Tips
- Always check the creature's diet before feeding
- Build enclosures with both food and water sources
- Monitor creatures regularly  neglecting thirst or hunger can lead to death