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Reptiles of The Pacific Northwest
23 participants
59 spottings
Reptiles

Reptiles of The Pacific Northwest

This mission is a place for people to share their awesome spottings of reptiles found in the Pacific Northwest!

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 ...

The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
647 participants
7,115 spottings
Arthropods

The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

We're partnering with Project Noah to make our adventure truly interactive. We want you to upload pictures of ...

Galapagos Biodiversity
578 participants
1,058 spottings
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Galapagos Biodiversity

The objective of this mission undertaken by the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos is to celebrate all ...

The Hoppers
866 participants
4,400 spottings
Arthropods

The Hoppers

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

Captive Animals
2,473 participants
12,348 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 ...

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

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

Native Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest
166 participants
188 spottings
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Native Edible and Medicinal ...

In the Pacific Northwest we have lots of native edible and medicinal plants in our lush environment. We have 3 ...

Incredible Insects
41 participants
2 spottings
Arthropods

Incredible Insects

The insect project is designed so students will develop an appreciation for the diversity of insects in our area ...

Alien Invaders
46 participants
0 spottings
All

Alien Invaders

Invasive species are non-native species which threaten our native ecosystems They not only crowd out native ...

Moths of the World
3,061 participants
41,514 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 ...

Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.
167 participants
583 spottings
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Sea life of the Pacific ...

This is a mission dedicated to documenting the ocean life of the Cascadian bioregion, encompassing Oregon, British ...

Wild Flowers of the Pacific Northwest
238 participants
1,100 spottings
Plants

Wild Flowers of the Pacific ...

This mission is designed to encompass the vast diversity of wild flowers in the Pacific Northwest from British ...

The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
422 participants
5,510 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 ...

Pacific North West Plant Medicine
113 participants
137 spottings
Plants

Pacific North West Plant Medicine

My goal is to document wild plants used for medicine in the Pacific North West region of the United States.

Pacific Northwest Coast
45 participants
132 spottings
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Pacific Northwest Coast

The aim if this mission is to share photos of organisms that live in the norhwest coastal bioregion.

Pollinating Insects of the World
1,418 participants
11,756 spottings
Arthropods

Pollinating Insects of the World

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

Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of the World
350 participants
1,191 spottings
Other

Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of ...

Opistobranchs are a large and diverse group of marine gastropods. They include several types of sea slugs: sea ...

Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
1,458 participants
3,560 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 ...

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.

Chitons of the North California
20 participants
10 spottings
Other

Chitons of the North California

the purpose of this mission is to collect images of chitons.

Backyard Habitats of the World
1,737 participants
13,660 spottings
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Backyard Habitats of the World

Some of the most remarkable nature and wildlife can be seen right in your own backyard! The focus of this mission ...

2012 Best Wildlife Photo
1,252 participants
12,913 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 ...

The Color Blue
2,539 participants
5,863 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 ...

Eggs of the World
1,353 participants
2,244 spottings
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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 ...

Wildlife rescue & rehabilitation
700 participants
1,016 spottings
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Wildlife rescue & rehabilitation

Please share photos of wildlife in accredited sanctuaries and centers for animals rescued from situations ...

Nature in Yellow
2,420 participants
12,695 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.

Benthic Macroinvertebrates of Northern California
13 participants
3 spottings
Arthropods

Benthic Macroinvertebrates of ...

To document the abundance and diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates in the watersheds of northern California. ...

Global Schoolyard Bioblitz!
2,881 participants
5,290 spottings
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Global Schoolyard Bioblitz!

Teachers and students, start documenting and sharing the wildlife you encounter in and around your school sites! ...

Beauty of Decay
181 participants
2,498 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 ...

Symbiotic Relationships
1,025 participants
1,647 spottings
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Symbiotic Relationships

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

The Forbidden Fruit of Northern India
21 participants
40 spottings
Plants

The Forbidden Fruit of Northern ...

Any inedible, poisonous, wild fruit can be shared here.

Trees of the World
948 participants
5,003 spottings
Plants

Trees of the World

A collection of trees and their characteristics worldwide.

WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
7,224 participants
45,456 spottings
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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

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

Amphibians of the World
2,400 participants
7,498 spottings
Amphibians

Amphibians of the World

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

Monarch Migration
1,136 participants
672 spottings
Arthropods

Monarch Migration

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

Trinity County, California Wildlife
2 participants
16 spottings
All

Trinity County, California ...

Trinity County, California Wildlife

Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
2,954 participants
9,460 spottings
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & ...

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

Northern California Entomology
52 participants
412 spottings
Arthropods

Northern California Entomology

Though technically incorrect, the definition is sometimes widened to include the study of terrestrial animals in ...

Marine Mammals of the World
1,337 participants
1,084 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 ...

Interaction between different species of Arthropods
764 participants
1,741 spottings
Arthropods

Interaction between different ...

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

Animals with Warning Colors
879 participants
1,589 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 ...

California Coleoptera
185 participants
407 spottings
Arthropods

California Coleoptera

Coleoptera, commonly referred to as "beetles", outnumber all other species of insects. They are among the most ...

The Wildlife of Shasta County
11 participants
84 spottings
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The Wildlife of Shasta County

Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's environmental and humanitarian program for youth. Our mission is to ...

Mushroom Mapping
6,123 participants
28,992 spottings
Fungi

Mushroom Mapping

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

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 ...

Project Squirrel
5,892 participants
3,850 spottings
Mammals

Project Squirrel

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

Birds of the World
12,833 participants
105,269 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, ...

Signs of Wildlife
2,983 participants
6,106 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 ...

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

The Lost Ladybug Project
5,573 participants
3,371 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 ...

International Spider Survey
3,937 participants
20,051 spottings
Arthropods

International Spider Survey

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

California Coastal Wildlife Watch
947 participants
3,003 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, ...

Flowers of North America
9,460 participants
32,315 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 ...

Butterflies & Moths of the World
8,540 participants
78,141 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies & Moths of the World

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

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
4,946 participants
12,633 spottings
Arthropods

Global Dragonflies & Damselflies

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

The Wildlife of Shasta County
11 participants
84 spottings
All

The Wildlife of Shasta County

Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's environmental and humanitarian program for youth. Our mission is to ...

Alien Invaders
46 participants
0 spottings
All

Alien Invaders

Invasive species are non-native species which threaten our native ecosystems They not only crowd out native ...

Incredible Insects
41 participants
2 spottings
Arthropods

Incredible Insects

The insect project is designed so students will develop an appreciation for the diversity of insects in our area ...

Incredible Insects ⎜Introductory Entomology Online Course
2 participants
1 spotting
Arthropods

Incredible Insects ⎜Introductory ...

This mission is designed for the participants in the Introductory Entomology online course I am teaching. As a ...

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