diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 043b25a..fd18d2d 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -35,4 +35,4 @@ Stone Monster
 
 Tree Monster
 
-- Found atop tree's at night time they drop down and look for food in the form of players. Can drop saplings and sometimes an apple or three.
+- Found atop tree's at night time they drop down and look for food in the form of players and animals. Can drop saplings and sometimes an apple or three.
diff --git a/tree_monster.lua b/tree_monster.lua
index 29df76c..a3b9d2f 100644
--- a/tree_monster.lua
+++ b/tree_monster.lua
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_monster:tree_monster", {
 	type = "monster",
 	passive = false,
 	attack_type = "dogfight",
+	attack_animals = true,
 	reach = 2,
 	damage = 2,
 	hp_min = 7,