A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist

iNaturalist is a social network for naturalists! Record your observations of plants and animals, share them with friends and researchers, and learn about the natural world.

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Ajouté le

7 mars 2026

Situation associée

Public

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Niveaux scolaires

Maternelle–5e année

Type de page

Social

Introduction

About iNaturalist

  • Core Purpose: A global platform for naturalists to identify, track, and document plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms to contribute to biodiversity science.
  • Key Statistics:
    • 300M+ observations recorded.
    • 550,000+ species documented.
    • 7,000+ scientific papers cite iNaturalist data.
    • 500+ species discovered or rediscovered by the community.
  • How It Works:
    • Observe: Photograph wild organisms anywhere in the world.
    • Identify: Use instant app suggestions and community verification to confirm species.
    • Contribute: Observations become open data used by researchers and conservationists.
  • Accessibility: Open to everyone, from hobbyists to professional scientists; no prior expertise is required to participate.
  • Research Grade: Observations reach "research grade" status once the community reaches a consensus on the identification, allowing them to enter the global scientific record.
  • Platform Flexibility: Available via mobile app (recommended for on-the-go) and desktop website.
  • Organization: iNaturalist is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting science and conservation.

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