iNaturalist

Your photos of plants, animals, fungi, and more can help protect nature all around the world. iNaturalist is free, nonprofit, and community-powered.

iNaturalist helps millions of people learn about and document the nature around them. Point your camera at plants, animals, and fungi to get instant identification suggestions, then share your photos or sound recordings as an "observation." Then, see your observation get reviewed by a global community of knowledgeable nature-lovers to turn it into a useful data point for science and conservation efforts. Your everyday moments of curiosity can directly contribute to protecting nature, and you don't need any previous experience or knowledge to get started.

iNaturalist is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to connecting people to nature and advancing biodiversity science and conservation, and is freely available thanks to the generous support of our community.

KEY FEATURES

• Identify species from anywhere in the world
• Contribute to science by sharing your observations
• Keep a record of species you see
• Explore and protect biodiversity
• Connect with and learn from other nature enthusiasts

Try the iNaturalist app!

Quick identification: Point your camera at a plant, animal, or other organism to get an instant identification.

More ways to observe: Press and hold the camera button for more observation options, like recording sounds and adding multiple photos.

Keep up with other naturalists: Check your notifications to see when other people in the iNaturalist community add identifications or ask questions about your observations.

Set your preferences: If you're a longtime user and want your app experience to feel more like earlier versions of iNaturalist, you can! Go into Settings, enable Advanced Mode, then select "Edit Observation" in the middle section.

Thank you for using iNaturalist! Please let us know what you think about the app by using the Feedback form available in the main menu.