- Plan B: Terraform animals include 13 species that must be found on one planet.
- Complete terraforming is important because different animals favor different biomes.
- Deserts, rainforests, and tundra are especially useful when searching for missing species.
- Search after population growth because animals can appear after oxygen and habitat conditions improve.
- Track every species in one run instead of dividing progress across multiple planets.
Plan B: Terraform animals and the 13-species roster
Plan B: Terraform animals appear as your planet becomes more habitable. The wildlife system becomes especially noticeable after the atmosphere reaches a suitable oxygen level, when animals begin entering the wild instead of remaining absent from the developing world.
The available roster contains 13 known species. Some are easy to notice in open terrain, while others are strongly associated with specific climate zones. Large animals such as elephants and rhinos are usually easier to spot from a zoomed-out view, while smaller animals can blend into forests, grasslands, or developed regions.
Video Highlights:
- Animals begin appearing after major atmospheric progress.
- Elephants, buffalo, polar bears, eagles, horses, and deer can be seen roaming the planet.
- Wildlife can be observed directly and, in some cases, controlled for exploration.
- Later progression allows deserts, tropical forests, palm trees, and other habitats to develop.
| Species | Useful search environment | Search priority |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle | Open terrain and developed regions | Medium |
| Elephant | Warm grassland or broad open areas | Medium |
| Wolf | Cooler land regions | Medium |
| Rhino | Warm, open terrain | Medium |
| Bear | Forest and cooler regions | Medium |
| Polar Bear | Cold tundra landscapes | High |
| Buffalo | Open grassland | Medium |
| Lion | Warm, dry or open regions | High |
| Gorilla | Thick tropical rainforest | High |
| Boar | Forested or temperate terrain | Medium |
| Horse | Open grassland | Medium |
| Deer | Forest edges and grassland | Medium |
| Camel | Desert terrain with cacti | Very high |
Use the zoomed-out planetary view first, then inspect biome edges and open spaces. Large habitat changes make animal silhouettes easier to distinguish than dense city centers.
Biome requirements for rare animals
The most important rule for the animal collection is that one planet must contain every species. Finding animals across separate playthroughs does not reliably complete the collection goal. Build your search around habitat variety rather than simply waiting near your main city.
The animal list points toward several distinct environmental requirements. Cold areas help with polar wildlife, tropical forests support gorillas, and dry cactus-covered terrain is the key target for camels. These habitats may not appear naturally in a balanced settlement, so you may need to reshape water flow, temperature, and vegetation.
| Biome type | Animals to prioritize | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | Camel, lion | Dry ground, sparse vegetation, visible cacti |
| Tropical rainforest | Gorilla, elephant, boar | Dense forest, warm climate, heavy vegetation |
| Cold tundra | Polar bear, wolf, bear | Snowy or cold terrain with limited vegetation |
| Grassland | Buffalo, horse, deer, rhino | Broad open spaces near cities or forests |
| Temperate forest | Deer, boar, bear, wolf | Tree cover and forest boundaries |
| Open developed land | Eagle, horse, elephant | Large clear areas around infrastructure |
A common mistake is assuming that raising the global temperature automatically creates more desert. In practice, higher temperatures can increase evaporation and cloud formation, which may produce more rainfall and reduce dry land. If you need a camel, inspect the planetary wind and cloud patterns before changing atmospheric production.
The developer discussion also indicates that water sources can be more important than temperature when creating dry areas. Diverting rivers or reducing local water flow may help prevent clouds from forming over a potential desert region.
Do not rely on heat alone to create a desert. Excess water and cloud formation can make land wetter. Search for a naturally dry region, redirect nearby water, and use cacti to confirm the habitat.
Step-by-step animal collection route
Follow this route when you want to complete the animal collection without restarting. The goal is to prepare every major habitat, then search systematically instead of wandering randomly across the planet.
Reach the wildlife release stage
Progress the atmosphere and oxygen systems until animals begin appearing in the wild. Continue supporting cities and infrastructure rather than abandoning production immediately after the first animal spawns.
Create a stable temperate zone
Search city edges, grasslands, and forest boundaries for common species such as horses, deer, buffalo, boars, bears, and eagles. Record each confirmed animal before moving to another region.
Develop cold terrain
Reserve a cold region for polar bears and other cool-climate animals. Use the zoomed-out view to locate tundra-like areas, then inspect the terrain carefully for wildlife movement.
Build a tropical rainforest
Increase vegetation and establish a dense warm forest. Gorillas are the main reason to create this habitat, but elephants and boars may also become easier to find there.
Prepare a cactus desert
Locate the driest suitable land, manage nearby water sources, and place cacti where they can survive. Search this area for camels and confirm the final missing species before leaving the planet.
| Phase | Main objective | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| Early wildlife | Confirm the system is active | Improve oxygen and inspect open land |
| Temperate search | Collect common species | Check grassland, forests, and city edges |
| Cold search | Find polar wildlife | Inspect tundra and cool regions |
| Tropical search | Find forest specialists | Build dense rainforest habitat |
| Desert search | Find the camel | Create dry cactus-covered terrain |
| Final sweep | Confirm all 13 | Revisit every prepared biome |
You can use the planet’s infrastructure to make searching easier. Roads, rail lines, depots, and cities provide visual reference points, while empty areas give animals more room to stand out. Avoid placing every available building across the same natural habitat before checking it.
Collect common animals first, then reserve dedicated regions for tundra, rainforest, and desert species. This reduces the chance of completing most of the list while accidentally destroying the habitat needed for the final animal.
Achievement checklist and missing-animal recovery
The animal achievement is easiest to manage with a written checklist. The game can become visually busy once several cities expand, farms cover continents, and logistics networks cross the planet. A manual record prevents repeated searches for animals you already found.
13-Species Collection:
- Find Eagle, Elephant, Wolf, Rhino, Bear, and Polar Bear
- Find Buffalo, Lion, Gorilla, Boar, Horse, and Deer
- Create or locate a viable cactus desert and find the Camel
- Confirm all 13 species on the same planet
- Keep the completed planet available until the achievement registers
Common Species
Buffalo, horse, deer, and eagle are good early targets. Search open terrain, grassland, and developed regions before the planet becomes heavily built up.
Climate Species
Polar bears, gorillas, and camels require more deliberate habitat planning. Keep cold, tropical, and desert regions available for the final sweep.
Recovery Strategy
If one animal is missing, do not immediately restart. Revisit each biome, inspect the zoomed-out map, and improve the habitat linked to the missing species.
If the camel is the last missing animal, a practical workaround is to create the best dry area available and place many cacti there. The community discussion reports that a cactus-heavy area can function as a desert trigger even when the naturally viable desert zone is small. This is a workaround rather than a guaranteed replacement for proper climate management, and the plants may not remain healthy for long.
For gorillas, focus on dense rainforest rather than simply increasing temperature. A warm planet without thick forest may still fail to provide the right conditions. For polar bears, preserve cold terrain until the animal has been confirmed.
| Missing species | First recovery action | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Camel | Find dry land, reduce local water influence, add cacti | Raising temperature without checking rainfall |
| Gorilla | Expand thick tropical forest | Searching only around cities |
| Polar Bear | Preserve a cold tundra region | Converting all cold land into farms |
| Eagle | Inspect open areas and city edges | Searching only dense forests |
| Wolf or Bear | Check cool forests and open woodland | Assuming both use identical terrain |
| Horse or Deer | Search grassland and forest borders | Looking only inside developed zones |
Treat the collection as a single-planet objective. The safest approach is to keep one save with every major biome preserved until all 13 animals have been visually confirmed.
FAQ: Plan B: Terraform animals
Q: How many animals are in Plan B: Terraform?
The collection contains 13 known species: eagle, elephant, wolf, rhino, bear, polar bear, buffalo, lion, gorilla, boar, horse, deer, and camel.
Q: Do I need to find all animals in one playthrough?
Yes. The collection objective is tied to finding all 13 animals on one planet, so progress divided across different playthroughs may not count toward the same achievement.
Q: Why can’t I find the camel?
Camels are associated with desert terrain and cacti. If your planet is too wet, manage local water sources, search for naturally dry land, and create a cactus-heavy area before checking again.
Q: What habitat does the gorilla need?
The gorilla is associated with thick tropical rainforest. Create a dense warm forest and search through the vegetation rather than checking only open grassland or city districts.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Are animals available immediately? | No. They appear after sufficient terraforming and atmospheric progress. |
| Can I search only near cities? | No. Several species are easier to find in dedicated natural biomes. |
| Is temperature enough to make a desert? | No. Water flow, clouds, and rainfall can matter more than heat alone. |
| Should I restart after missing one animal? | Usually not. Recheck the relevant biome and preserve the current planet first. |
The Steam community discussion about finding all animals is useful for cross-checking the roster and habitat clues. Use it alongside your own in-game observations, especially when identifying the final missing species.
When only one or two animals remain, pause major construction and inspect the planet from the widest camera view. Biome boundaries, cactus clusters, tundra patches, and forest edges are easier to compare before more buildings cover the terrain.