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Dan Doucette

Dan Doucette

Seasonal Horticulturist since 1998. Each winter I backpack through the tropics and sometimes beyond, searching for rare flora and fauna.

Niagara Falls, Canada

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2020 Best Wildlife Photo
100 participants
1,934 spottings
All

2020 Best Wildlife Photo

Project Noah is calling for your best wildlife photos! This mission is open to members from all over the world and ...

2019 Best Wildlife Photo - Species Interactions Special!
161 participants
995 spottings
All

2019 Best Wildlife Photo - ...

We're calling for your best wildlife photos! The mission is for spottings submitted in 2019 fitting in our special ...

2018 Best Wildlife Photo
196 participants
5,324 spottings
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2018 Best Wildlife Photo

This mission is now terminated; please watch out for the new 2019 Best Wildlife Photo mission! We're calling again ...

Wild orchids of Greece
33 participants
127 spottings
Plants

Wild orchids of Greece

Wild orchids of Greece Άγριες ορχιδέες της Ελλάδος

Himalayan Biodiversity
38 participants
3,581 spottings
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Himalayan Biodiversity

Himalaya is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The Himalayan ...

2017 Best Wildlife Photo
244 participants
6,472 spottings
All

2017 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos! This mission is open to all members from all over the world and will ...

2016 Best Wildlife Photo
146 participants
5,918 spottings
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2016 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos! This mission is open to all members from all over the world and will ...

2015 Best Wildlife Photo
502 participants
7,832 spottings
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2015 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos! This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Wildlife of southern Malawi
2 participants
192 spottings
All

Wildlife of southern Malawi

This mission is to document the wildlife of southern Malawi. The forest reserves of Namizimu, Mangochi and Zomba ...

Lemurs of Madagascar
3 participants
8 spottings
Mammals

Lemurs of Madagascar

Please add your lemur spottings from Madagascar to the mission! Lemurs are primates found only on the African ...

Butterflies of Singapore
15 participants
171 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies of Singapore

Singapore has over 280 species of butterflies, each of which are unique and beautiful. With this mission, let's ...

Phasmids of South East Asia
16 participants
537 spottings
Arthropods

Phasmids of South East Asia

This Mission is to share and document the Phasmids (Stick/Leaf Insects) of South East Asia - Malaysia, ...

Wild Bandung
15 participants
668 spottings
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Wild Bandung

I have been photographing bugs and lizards around Bandung for a year now and am very impressed with the diversity ...

 East African Biodiversity
39 participants
1,610 spottings
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East African Biodiversity

A place to add your photographs from Western Kenya, most of Uganda, Northern Tanzania, Eastern Rwanda and NE ...

2014 Best Wildlife Photo
111 participants
2,877 spottings
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2014 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos! This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Life and Mathematics
255 participants
858 spottings
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Life and Mathematics

Life and mathematics are intimately implicated. And this relationship is visible now and then. If you see it, take ...

Arthropods of Java
38 participants
1,203 spottings
Arthropods

Arthropods of Java

To document and help others identify the many creepy crawlies in Indonesia.

Organisms of Java
41 participants
1,853 spottings
All

Organisms of Java

This mission give us the amazing biomass in Indonesia or native to Indonesia. Indonesia is an archipelago country ...

The Biodiversity of Singapore
41 participants
2,553 spottings
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The Biodiversity of Singapore

Singapore may have a diameter of around 10 miles, but it is not short for wildlife. There are over 280 species of ...

Arthropods parasitised by fungi
43 participants
111 spottings
Arthropods

Arthropods parasitised by fungi

This mission was created to document the occurrence of parasitism of arthropod species by fungi.

Arthropods parasitised by other arthropods
35 participants
163 spottings
Arthropods

Arthropods parasitised by other ...

This mission was created to document the occurrence of parasitism among arthropod species.

Arthropod Galls of the North East
12 participants
34 spottings
Arthropods

Arthropod Galls of the North ...

Galls are fascinating structures! They can be created by insects, mites or even fungi or bacteria. They can be ...

Slime Molds
316 participants
499 spottings
Other

Slime Molds

Mission for those slimy, but often beautifully colored molds that are often confused with fungi. Now a global ...

Longhorn Beetles (Global)
98 participants
817 spottings
Arthropods

Longhorn Beetles (Global)

This fascinating beetles belong to the family Cerambycidae are know as Longhorn Beetles, Long-horned Beetles or ...

Identifying Animals Through Osteology
349 participants
503 spottings
All

Identifying Animals Through ...

Where there is life, there is death. Death and decomposition are a natural and sometimes beautiful part of the ...

Snakes of South Africa
33 participants
68 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of South Africa

Share your photos of snakes from all over South Africa. Add descriptive notes about where you made your discovery ...

National Geographic's Great Nature Project
2,844 participants
66,545 spottings
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National Geographic's Great ...

National Geographic is urging everyone to get outside to explore nature. Participants are asked to contribute ...

Bats of Africa
24 participants
24 spottings
Mammals

Bats of Africa

The bat fauna of Africa and surrounding islands boasts nearly 300 species, but the distributions of many species ...

BIOPAR: Biodiversidad en Paramos
46 participants
112 spottings
All

BIOPAR: Biodiversidad en Paramos

Como una nueva estrategia para proteger la Biodiversidad (flora,fauna) del páramo, las fuentes hídricas que nacen ...

Niagara Escarpment
28 participants
8 spottings
All

Niagara Escarpment

The Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve in Ontario stretches 725 km from Lake Ontario (near Niagara Falls) to the ...

Spiders of Colombia/Arañas de Colombia
21 participants
92 spottings
Arthropods

Spiders of Colombia/Arañas de ...

Arañas de Colombia/Spiders of Colombia

Mariposas de Colombia - Butterflies of Colombia
22 participants
470 spottings
Arthropods

Mariposas de Colombia - ...

Variedad de especies de mariposas de Colombia.

2013 Best Wildlife Photo
395 participants
8,747 spottings
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos. This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Mission WILD
3,434 participants
43,042 spottings
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Mission WILD

The WILD Foundation works to protect & interconnect at least half of the planet’s land & water to sustain the ...

Wildlife of Dominica
8 participants
133 spottings
All

Wildlife of Dominica

This mission is to document all the wildlife of the island of Dominica. Not to be confused with Dominican ...

Beetles!
634 participants
10,219 spottings
Arthropods

Beetles!

Beetles are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth. They are found on six continents in almost every ...

Jumping Spiders of the World
696 participants
2,853 spottings
Arthropods

Jumping Spiders of the World

With cat like grace, agility and Teddy Bearish charms bellying their formidable predatory instincts, the jumping ...

Marvelous Mantids of the World
383 participants
1,018 spottings
Arthropods

Marvelous Mantids of the World

Mantids are amazing insects! Unusual and alien looking. Considered good luck in some cultures, these predatory ...

North American Bat Tracker
109 participants
142 spottings
All

North American Bat Tracker

We want to know where bats are and what they're doing! North American bats are under tremendous pressure from ...

Aves del Eje Cafetero y Región Andina
17 participants
222 spottings
Birds

Aves del Eje Cafetero y Región ...

El propósito es ayudar por medio del proyecto Noah a reconocer algunas de las aves del Eje Cafetero colombiano y ...

Flowers of Colombia
14 participants
301 spottings
Plants

Flowers of Colombia

Colombia has a big number of species of flowers of different genera and families, with this mission we would like ...

Turtle Crisis - Ontario
39 participants
40 spottings
Reptiles

Turtle Crisis - Ontario

Seven out of the eight turtle species found in Ontario are considered at risk, meaning they could become extinct ...

Birds of Colombia
60 participants
650 spottings
Birds

Birds of Colombia

With 1,889 different types of birds, Colombia boasts the greatest diversity of all bird species in the world! Help ...

Jumping Spiders of Ontario
22 participants
35 spottings
Arthropods

Jumping Spiders of Ontario

If you have photos of Jumping Spiders taken in Ontario, join the mission today!

Ontario Wildlife
103 participants
1,383 spottings
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Ontario Wildlife

Discover wildlife in Ontario and educate those around us.

Biodiversity of Thailand
75 participants
5,086 spottings
All

Biodiversity of Thailand

This mission aims to document the fantastic biodiversity to be found in Thailand.

Brazilian Mammals - Mamíferos Brasileiros
16 participants
148 spottings
Mammals

Brazilian Mammals - Mamíferos ...

The goal of this mission is to collect pictures of wild mammals found in Brazilian territory. O objetivo desta ...

Interaction between different species of Arthropods
764 participants
1,746 spottings
Arthropods

Interaction between different ...

The objective of this mission is to collect pictures of the interaction between different species of arthropods. ...

Rhinos of The World
96 participants
132 spottings
Mammals

Rhinos of The World

This mission is dedicated to all Rhino's of the World. The objective is to raise awareness for the rhino horn ...

Captive Animals
2,473 participants
12,348 spottings
All

Captive Animals

While we are all so focused on animals in nature, we ignore the fact theres wildlife in our own zoos. edit: I ...

Flower close-ups of Ontario
66 participants
210 spottings
Plants

Flower close-ups of Ontario

I love to take close-up pictures of flowers. The intricacy of the flowers themselves is amazing! Anyone who enjoys ...

Arthropods Below The Wind - Sabah
18 participants
1,365 spottings
Arthropods

Arthropods Below The Wind - Sabah

This mission is created to collect arthropods spottings from around Sabah. Sabah, also known as the land below the ...

Colombia Wildlife
51 participants
1,890 spottings
All

Colombia Wildlife

Show to the world why we're one of the Megadiversity countries in the Earth!

Great Mammals of India
76 participants
248 spottings
Mammals

Great Mammals of India

India is considered as source of many old age Mammls from this beautiful Planet. Many mammals hold India's ...

Lichens
281 participants
1,691 spottings
Fungi

Lichens

Lichens are the symbiotic union of a fungus with either a green alga or a cyanobacteria. They are very different ...

Mimetic Animals of the World
1,387 participants
5,769 spottings
All

Mimetic Animals of the World

One of the most striking survival strategies of animals is mimicking their environment. Mimetism can be used for ...

Caterpillars and larvae of the World
676 participants
5,508 spottings
Arthropods

Caterpillars and larvae of the ...

There are many beautiful and unique larva forms such as caterpillars that we never even notice until they turn ...

Cave Biota of the Philippines
18 participants
106 spottings
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Cave Biota of the Philippines

Organisms found in and around caves of the Philippines. Some IDs have been made by members of the "Philippine ...

Symbiotic Relationships
1,025 participants
1,647 spottings
All

Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiosis is close and often long-term interaction between different biological species. There are many example of ...

Aloes of Southern Africa
38 participants
37 spottings
Plants

Aloes of Southern Africa

Tracking and documenting the biology of memebers of the genus Aloe of Southern Africa. The genus is native to ...

Moths of the World
3,062 participants
41,517 spottings
Arthropods

Moths of the World

Moths? Yes: a world of sphinxes, hawks, owls, tigers, and scary eyes, all waiting for you outside your door. In ...

2012 Best Wildlife Photo
1,252 participants
12,913 spottings
All

2012 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos. This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Cranes of Eastern USA
159 participants
95 spottings
Birds

Cranes of Eastern USA

Cranes can be found on 5 continents and in the cultural traditions, mythology, and folklore of many cultures. A ...

Pollinating Insects of the World
1,418 participants
11,761 spottings
Arthropods

Pollinating Insects of the World

Insects are the most important pollinators of flowering plants (Angiosperms). They are very valuable for humans, ...

Amphibians of the World
2,400 participants
7,500 spottings
Amphibians

Amphibians of the World

Lethal fungi, habitat loss, and predators have caused severe declines in amphibian populations around the world. ...

Reptiles of the World
1,158 participants
9,800 spottings
Reptiles

Reptiles of the World

To document reptiles found around the world.

Marsupials of the World
232 participants
467 spottings
Mammals

Marsupials of the World

There are only 434 Marsupials on our planet. Let's see how many Marsupials Project Noah can find. Marsupials are ...

Snakes of the World
1,965 participants
4,843 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of the World

A mission to document the beautiful snakes species from around the world.

Wild Orchids
179 participants
1,218 spottings
Plants

Wild Orchids

The ideal spotting would include a close up of the flower, a clear shot of the leaves, a picture of the whole ...

Nature in Yellow
2,420 participants
12,696 spottings
All

Nature in Yellow

It would be so interesting to see all the yellow flowers, fruits, insects, animals of the world.

Seeds and Seed Pods
121 participants
550 spottings
Plants

Seeds and Seed Pods

Pods are produced by plants to help with the delivery of the seeds and to encourage the transportation of the seed ...

Flies!
495 participants
5,537 spottings
Arthropods

Flies!

Flies are everywhere and quite frankly, I think they get a bad rap! Yes some can eat disgusting things, annoy you ...

The Color Blue
2,539 participants
5,863 spottings
All

The Color Blue

There are so many incredible animals in the color blue. However, at the same time, they are few when considering ...

Trees of the World
948 participants
5,004 spottings
Plants

Trees of the World

A collection of trees and their characteristics worldwide.

Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
2,954 participants
9,470 spottings
All

Nests, hives, bowers, webs & ...

This mission is to document the incredible architectural abilities of animals from all genera.

Borneo's Bio
39 participants
3,060 spottings
All

Borneo's Bio

This mission is focused on forming a branched, mass collection of the diversity of wildlife inhabiting the ...

Rare Color Morphs
1,029 participants
759 spottings
All

Rare Color Morphs

If you find an animal or plant that is not it's normal color, please add it to this mission. Though rare, ...

The Hoppers
866 participants
4,402 spottings
Arthropods

The Hoppers

This is not for jumping organisms! This mission is focusing on the Auchenorrhyncha suborder (Free-living ...

Eggs of the World
1,353 participants
2,247 spottings
All

Eggs of the World

Nothing is more symbolic to life in this world than the egg. Like wildlife itself, eggs come in all shapes and ...

Arthropods of North East India
29 participants
3,470 spottings
Arthropods

Arthropods of North East India

Please mention the type of habitat and possibly name of the plant on which the organism is spotted. This info will ...

Wildlife of the Niagara Region
56 participants
766 spottings
All

Wildlife of the Niagara Region

The Niagara Region and surrounding Golden Horseshoe is a rapidly expanding and growing area. Despite the ever ...

Fall Into Phenology
1,227 participants
2,209 spottings
Plants

Fall Into Phenology

Celebrate the Fall Equinox and help us reach our goal of 500 reported observations with Project BudBurst’s new ...

Signs of Wildlife
2,983 participants
6,107 spottings
All

Signs of Wildlife

If you look carefully, there are signs of wildlife everywhere. From subtle animal tracks and abandoned spider ...

Flowers of Oceania
283 participants
2,659 spottings
Plants

Flowers of Oceania

We want you to help us build a photo collection of flowers from around the world. Show us what flowers are ...

The Lost Ladybug Project
5,574 participants
3,373 spottings
Arthropods

The Lost Ladybug Project

Across North America ladybug species distribution is changing. We're asking you to join us in finding out where ...

Bat Monitoring Project
873 participants
509 spottings
Mammals

Bat Monitoring Project

The Bat Conservancy is an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting biological diversity ...

International Spider Survey
3,937 participants
20,066 spottings
Arthropods

International Spider Survey

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs. The International Society of Arachnology is the ...

Primate Watch
786 participants
1,476 spottings
Mammals

Primate Watch

The Primate Specialist Group is a network of scientists and conservationists who stand against the tide of ...

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
4,946 participants
12,634 spottings
Arthropods

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies

Dragonflies and damselflies are agile insects of the order Odonata. With a worldwide distribution and over 5,000 ...

The Color Red
5,860 participants
15,034 spottings
All

The Color Red

The color red is a bold color that represents passion. We would like to create a collection of wildlife images ...

WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
7,224 participants
45,470 spottings
All

WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

Millions of city-dwellers walk their local streets every day, but many overlook the multitude of animals and ...

Flowers of North America
9,460 participants
32,316 spottings
Plants

Flowers of North America

We want you to help us build a photo collection of flowers from around the world. Show us what flowers are ...

Earth Week 2011
490 participants
821 spottings
All

Earth Week 2011

During Earth Week, help inspire awareness and appreciation for ecosystems across the planet through a global ...

Butterflies & Moths of the World
8,541 participants
78,170 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies & Moths of the World

Butterflies and Moths are insects of the order Lepidoptera. Their brilliant colors have inspired artistic ...

Project Squirrel
5,893 participants
3,851 spottings
Mammals

Project Squirrel

Fox squirrels and grey squirrels are two of the most familiar species of wildlife in many neighborhoods and ...

Mushroom Mapping
6,124 participants
29,006 spottings
Fungi

Mushroom Mapping

Mushroom ecology is a pivotal orientation point for exploring urban systems. Help us gather important data and ...

Birds of the World
12,836 participants
105,294 spottings
Birds

Birds of the World

There are over 10,000 living species of birds on the planet. They can be found in ecosystems across the globe, ...

Flowers of South America
869 participants
2,966 spottings
Plants

Flowers of South America

We want you to help us build a photo collection of flowers from around the world. Show us what flowers are ...

2011 Best Wildlife Photo
8,511 participants
9,121 spottings
All

2011 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos. This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Wildlife of the Niagara Region
56 participants
766 spottings
All

Wildlife of the Niagara Region

The Niagara Region and surrounding Golden Horseshoe is a rapidly expanding and growing area. Despite the ever ...

Wildlife of Dominica
8 participants
133 spottings
All

Wildlife of Dominica

This mission is to document all the wildlife of the island of Dominica. Not to be confused with Dominican ...

Wildlife of southern Malawi
2 participants
192 spottings
All

Wildlife of southern Malawi

This mission is to document the wildlife of southern Malawi. The forest reserves of Namizimu, Mangochi and Zomba ...

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