Naturalist is an online social network and platform that helps you identify the plants and animals in your surroundings while generating valuable data for science and conservation. With iNaturalist, you can connect with a community of millions of scientists and naturalists who can assist you in learning more about nature. By recording and sharing your observations, you contribute to research-quality data that scientists use to better understand and protect our natural world.

iNaturalist's vision is to create a world where everyone can comprehend and sustain biodiversity through observing wild organisms and sharing information about them. Their mission is to connect people to nature and advance biodiversity science and conservation. As an online social network, iNaturalist allows you to record your own observations, receive help with identifications, collaborate with others for a common purpose, and access observational data contributed by iNaturalist users.

It is not a data repository for external data, but rather focuses on supporting a large and healthy community that generates, shares, explores, and curates data. Join iNaturalist and embark on a journey to explore and protect the wonders of nature