Types are elements given to animals. They define the characteristics of the animal and may be associated with a certain biome. Every type also has a badge associated with it. Animals may deal more or less damage and may receive more or less damage depending on the type of the animal they are attacking or defending against. It may also happen that an animal has two types, in which case the attack and defense of both types are multiplied. Right now, there are currently 14 types/badges ingame.
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