The animal life inDinkumgives players fun and exciting gameplay options. There are multiple kinds of animals in the game, ranging from predators to more harmless species.
Players can raise farm animals, hunt the wildlife, or tame and trap the animals, depending on the species. Before doing any of that, though, players must learn to craft and apply for licenses. It’s also necessary to have Irwin, the local animal handler, set up a permanent shop. The process will require time and effort, but soon enough, players will be pro with theDinkumanimals.
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Aggressive Wildlife
One of the first things players will realize is that while some animals will ignore them, others will attack them on sight. There are a few violent species on the island. Players should watch out for these animals:
Nonaggressive Wildlife
There are a few nonaggressive species that also live on the island. They don’t attack on sight; however, some have offensive moves. Here aresome of the friendlier animals:
How to Hunt
Players can hunt the wildlife found on the island using crafted weapons ortools bought from the Shop. To get recipes for weapons, players will need to apply for a Hunting License at the Base Tent. Fletch is in charge of all the licenses and will give them to players in exchange for Permit Points. Permit Points are earned by completing Milestones and can be earned daily, so there are ample opportunities to collect them. Players should also get a Mining and Logging license to unlock the axe and pickaxe from John.
To hunt,select a tool or weapon and approach any wildlife species.Be prepared to put up a fight and move quickly to avoid taking too much damage. Players will pass out if the heart meter runs out, and a new day will start.
How to Use Traps
Wildlife can also be trapped and captured if the player has the Trapping License, which is made available to players once they have the Hunting License. After getting the license, Fletch will teach the player trap recipes.
Players will need to set up the traps after crafting them. Then, to get the animals in the traps, players can chase the passive species or lure the more aggressive ones to give chase.
How to Get Farm Animals
Players can also raise and handle farm animals. There are three species of farm animals:
These can all be purchased fromIrwin. Irwin is a regular visitor to the island and sells animals, feed, and feeding troughs. Players will need togain a relationship with himby completing requests and purchasing Chooks and animal handling supplies. However,Irwin won’t sell anything unless players have a Handling License.
Vombats and Pleeps become available whenever Irwin’s Barn is built, and he is a permanent resident on the island. All the materials for the deed will need to be found and placed in the construction zone for construction to start.
Resident Requests and The Bulletin Board
Sometimes the residents and visitors will ask the players to complete requests. The Bulletin Board requires a deed to be bought, but after it is built, residents can ask the player to complete tasks related to the wildlife, such as getting shipments of meat ready, taking photos of them, or hunting Alpha Jackaroos, Crocos, and Bush Devils. Alphas are more robust, larger, and powerful, so be wary when approaching them. The reward for taking care of them is usually a hefty amount of Dinks.
