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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7 maart 2026
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Kleuterschool–Groep 5
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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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