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

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

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 ...

Slime Molds
316 participants
499 spottings
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Slime Molds

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

Birds of Illinois
46 participants
188 spottings
Birds

Birds of Illinois

Birds are amazing creatures, able to elegantly glide through the air with the twitch of a wing. Please help us ...

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 ...

Plants Found in the Chicagoland Area
52 participants
243 spottings
Plants

Plants Found in the Chicagoland ...

During the 19th century, Chicago was one of the most rapid growing cities. It went from a village of only 20,000 ...

Mushrooms and Slime Molds of the Chicago Region
11 participants
9 spottings
Fungi

Mushrooms and Slime Molds of the ...

Documenting fungi and slime molds found in the Chicago Region. Any county with at least half of its area within 50 ...

Nature of the Chicago Region
14 participants
101 spottings
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Nature of the Chicago Region

The Chicago region is blessed with a rich mix of habitats and ecosystems, many examples of which have been ...

Birds in Chicago
51 participants
488 spottings
Birds

Birds in Chicago

Document siting of birds in the Chicagoland area during all seasons.

Spirals in Nature - Midwestern US
248 participants
262 spottings
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Spirals in Nature - Midwestern US

This mission is dedicated to showcasing spiral patterns found in nature. Whether it be Fibonacci spiral patterns ...

Animals in Wisconsin
64 participants
259 spottings
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Animals in Wisconsin

Take pictures of all the animals in Wisconsin. Come on, Wisconsinites!

Illinois Prairies
59 participants
260 spottings
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Illinois Prairies

The mission is to document native prairie plants and animals remaining in Illinois and found in the wild.

Wildlife of Wisconsin
35 participants
279 spottings
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Wildlife of Wisconsin

To share and identify new or different insects, animals, and plants in Wisconsin.

The Color Green in Wisconsin
35 participants
32 spottings
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The Color Green in Wisconsin

There is green all around you. Nature is not nature with out green.

Wildflowers of Wisconsin
104 participants
1,527 spottings
Plants

Wildflowers of Wisconsin

This site is just for wildflowers/wild plants found in Wisconsin!

Wisconsin Fauna
168 participants
699 spottings
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Wisconsin Fauna

This mission is set aside for all Wisconsin fauna: fish, mammals, birds, insects, etc.! Let's see what's moving, ...

Backyard Birds in Wisconsin
61 participants
112 spottings
Birds

Backyard Birds in Wisconsin

My wife and I get great joy out of seeing what kinds of birds we can attract in our backyard. What has been ...

Critters of the Midwest
428 participants
3,202 spottings
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Critters of the Midwest

This mission documents all the critters of the Midwest (includes both insects and animals).

Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region
94 participants
408 spottings
Arthropods

Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes ...

Beneficial insects play an important role in a healthy ecosystem. Help us protect them! By identifying these ...

Midwest Reptile Study
179 participants
496 spottings
Reptiles

Midwest Reptile Study

The mission of this group is to catalog local reptiles in the wild and to aid in the education and conservation of ...

Midwest Amphibian Study
187 participants
371 spottings
Amphibians

Midwest Amphibian Study

To catalog and study amphibians in their natural habitat.

Illinois River Watershed Ecosystem
35 participants
70 spottings
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Illinois River Watershed ...

Documentation of the various species in the Illinois River watershed ecosystem from its confluence with the ...

Moths of the World
3,061 participants
41,515 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 ...

Chicagoland Urban Wildlife
125 participants
613 spottings
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Chicagoland Urban Wildlife

A collection of wildlife images captured by citizen scientist volunteers using day/night vision trail cameras. ...

Mitten Crab Watch
232 participants
19 spottings
Other

Mitten Crab Watch

The Chinese Mitten Crab is native to East Asia. It has invaded the Great Lakes, the Gulf Coast, San Francisco Bay, ...

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
2,519 participants
3,382 spottings
Plants

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners

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

Birds of the World
12,834 participants
105,272 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, ...

Butterflies & Moths of the World
8,541 participants
78,145 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies & Moths of the World

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

The Lost Ladybug Project
5,574 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mushroom Mapping
6,124 participants
28,993 spottings
Fungi

Mushroom Mapping

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

International Spider Survey
3,937 participants
20,052 spottings
Arthropods

International Spider Survey

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

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 ...

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 ...

Great Lakes Monitoring
902 participants
5,622 spottings
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Great Lakes Monitoring

The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system containing over 80 percent of freshwater on the Earth. ...

Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring
795 participants
12 spottings
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Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle from Asia that is wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. To date, ...

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