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KarenSaxton

KarenSaxton

My love affair with nature began before I was 4, when I rightfully identified the "Monarch" that my dad brought me, as a Gulf Fritillary.

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Jumping Spiders of the World
97 participants
663 spottings
Arthropods

Jumping Spiders of the World

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

North American Bat Tracker
75 participants
85 spottings
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North American Bat Tracker

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

Rhinos of The World
78 participants
89 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 ...

Viper and snakes from Costa Rica
10 participants
46 spottings
Reptiles

Viper and snakes from Costa Rica

The purpose of the mission is to document viper and snakes from Costa Rica. El ideal de la misión es documentar ...

Monarch Migration
694 participants
368 spottings
Arthropods

Monarch Migration

Where have you seen a Monarch? Help document Monarch migration by posting photos of your spottings.

Eggs of the World
808 participants
1,130 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 ...

Life and Mathematics
148 participants
402 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 ...

Beetles!
265 participants
2,361 spottings
Arthropods

Beetles!

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

Belize Wildlife
4 participants
179 spottings
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Belize Wildlife

Ever been to Belize? Belize has a rich biodiversity and is referred to as the jewel of the Caribbean. Its ...

Moths of the World
1,537 participants
11,123 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, or ...

Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
797 participants
2,047 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of the United States - ...

Snakes play vital roles as mid- to top-level predators in our natural ecosystems but they are often very ...

Raptors of North America
645 participants
2,042 spottings
Birds

Raptors of North America

Raptors (Birds of Prey - Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Owls and Vultures) are found throughout North America - from the ...

Away From Home - North West United States
9 participants
38 spottings
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Away From Home - North West ...

Spotted owls wintering(and summering) further and further south. Caracaras and great tailed grackles moving north. ...

Marine Mammals of the World
934 participants
684 spottings
Mammals

Marine Mammals of the World

Marine mammals are a diverse group of 120 species of mammal that are primarily ocean-dwelling or depend on the ...

Bat Monitoring Project
594 participants
306 spottings
Mammals

Bat Monitoring Project

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

Waterbirds And Their Hybrids
19 participants
474 spottings
Birds

Waterbirds And Their Hybrids

The term water bird or waterbird is used to refer to birds that live on or around water. Some definitions apply ...

Seeds and Seed Pods
126 participants
558 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 ...

2012 Best Wildlife Photo
1,301 participants
13,451 spottings
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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 ...

Animals with Warning Colors
576 participants
877 spottings
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Animals with Warning Colors

Many animals use colors in the opposite way of camouflage. They have bright colors wich make them highly ...

Beauty of Decay
118 participants
1,236 spottings
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Beauty of Decay

This mission is about showing the beauty of all kinds of decay processes which are usually the basis beginning of ...

Fungus in America
82 participants
1,059 spottings
Fungi

Fungus in America

Discover varieties of fungus of the region.

The Majestic Horse of the NorthEastern US
62 participants
52 spottings
Mammals

The Majestic Horse of the ...

The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus, or the wild horse. It is a ...

Plants that are used as a homeopathic remedy - Florida
82 participants
188 spottings
Plants

Plants that are used as a ...

Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. ...

The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
299 participants
2,753 spottings
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

The goal of this project is so fill out as many organisms as possible for the Pacific Northwest and create a ...

The Color Blue
1,534 participants
2,867 spottings
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The Color Blue

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

Snakes of the World
1,291 participants
2,933 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of the World

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

Nature in Yellow
1,471 participants
6,248 spottings
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Nature in Yellow

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

Fruiting Bodies of the World
668 participants
2,216 spottings
Plants

Fruiting Bodies of the World

This mission is about mapping all the different kinds of fruiting bodies around the world. This doesn't ...

Hunters & Animal Food Habits
628 participants
1,931 spottings
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits

This mission is to document the food habits of animals from all genera.

Rare Color Morphs
715 participants
566 spottings
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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, ...

Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
1,813 participants
4,254 spottings
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & ...

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

Mimetic Animals of the World
844 participants
2,699 spottings
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Mimetic Animals of the World

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

Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
1,043 participants
1,332 spottings
Plants

Herbs & Spices – Source Plants

Herbs & spices have been used since ancient times. They have been used for cooking, as medicines, in religion, ...

Reptiles of the World
760 participants
4,887 spottings
Reptiles

Reptiles of the World

To document reptiles found around the world.

Amphibians of the World
1,530 participants
3,629 spottings
Amphibians

Amphibians of the World

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

African Cats
55 participants
146 spottings
Mammals

African Cats

By displaying the beauty of these creatures, maybe we will fight harder to protect them.

Global Flight
838 participants
7,559 spottings
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Global Flight

To create a magnificent collection of images of your favourite fliers. Not just birds, but bats, insects, even ...

Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa
101 participants
1,492 spottings
Birds

Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa has impressive and beautiful birds and this mission will allow us to share and document our spottings in ...

Symbiotic Relationships
610 participants
808 spottings
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Symbiotic Relationships

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

Captive Animals
1,703 participants
7,683 spottings
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Captive Animals

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

Southern California Wildlife
295 participants
4,164 spottings
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Southern California Wildlife

Southern California is one of the most biologically diverse regions in America which allows for unique wildlife ...

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
2,100 participants
2,547 spottings
Plants

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners

Curious which vegetable varieties might grow best in your garden? Cornell researchers are, too. We compile ...

Paso Pacifico Survey
58 participants
1,953 spottings
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Paso Pacifico Survey

Paso Pacifico’s mission includes conservation efforts throughout Central America’s Pacific slope, which boasts ...

Flowers of South America
723 participants
2,283 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 ...

Poison Dart Frogs
22 participants
69 spottings
Amphibians

Poison Dart Frogs

Poison Dart frogs are characterized by bright colors (aposematic), which are used as warning signals to predators, ...

Birds of Panama and Costa Rica
87 participants
853 spottings
Birds

Birds of Panama and Costa Rica

The Istmus formed between Panama and Costa Rica is a very narrow land bridge where many species of North and South ...

Pollinating Insects of the World
810 participants
4,900 spottings
Arthropods

Pollinating Insects of the World

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

Fall Into Phenology
932 participants
1,461 spottings
Plants

Fall Into Phenology

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

The Lost Ladybug Project
4,561 participants
2,267 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 ...

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
4,106 participants
6,072 spottings
Arthropods

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies

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

Signs of Wildlife
2,004 participants
4,439 spottings
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Signs of Wildlife

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

Global Urban Biodiversity
6,738 participants
29,700 spottings
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Global Urban Biodiversity

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

California Coastal Wildlife Watch
834 participants
1,844 spottings
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California Coastal Wildlife Watch

Around the world, coastal ecosystems are known for their unique wildlife. From sea birds to native plant life, ...

The Color Red
4,976 participants
9,771 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 ...

Flowers of North America
8,084 participants
20,103 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 ...

Mushroom Mapping
4,570 participants
15,961 spottings
Fungi

Mushroom Mapping

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

Project Squirrel
4,738 participants
2,514 spottings
Mammals

Project Squirrel

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

International Spider Survey
2,712 participants
9,645 spottings
Arthropods

International Spider Survey

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

Primate Watch
590 participants
919 spottings
Mammals

Primate Watch

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

Butterflies & Moths of the World
7,485 participants
32,152 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies & Moths of the World

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

Birds of the World
11,116 participants
52,104 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, ...

2011 Best Wildlife Photo
8,552 participants
9,512 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 ...

Away From Home - North West United States
9 participants
38 spottings
All

Away From Home - North West ...

Spotted owls wintering(and summering) further and further south. Caracaras and great tailed grackles moving north. ...