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Discover Nature & Connect with the Outdoors

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What is seek?

Seek by iNaturalist was created to help people of all ages explore and identify the natural world around them. Utilizing image recognition technology powered by millions of iNaturalist observations, Seek allows users to learn about local species without requiring an account, making it a family-friendly and privacy-conscious tool for nature enthusiasts

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Species Overview

Discover Local Species

Explore detailed profiles of local wildlife with Seek by iNaturalist. Learn about various species, such as the Western Honey Bee, with comprehensive descriptions and high-quality images. Gain insights into their characteristics and ecological significance.

Habitat and Range

Habitat and Range Map

Understand where local species can be found with interactive range maps. Visualize the habitats of different species, including the Western Honey Bee, and discover the best locations to observe them in their natural environment.

Observations and Seasonality

Community Observations and Seasonality

Track species observations contributed by the iNaturalist community. View seasonal trends to know the best times for spotting wildlife like this Western Honey Bee. Stay informed with data on recorded sightings and similar species to enhance your nature exploration.

Real-Time Notifications

Stay updated with instant notifications on local wildlife sightings and new challenges.

Personalized Experience

Customize your adventure with tailored recommendations based on your location and interests

Mobile Optimized

Enjoy a seamless experience with an app designed for optimal performance on mobile devices.

+215M

Observations Recorded

121M

Research-Grade Observations

12K

Daily Users

24

Monthly Challenges

Embrace the Challenge

Take on Challenges and Earn Badges

Seek turns nature exploration into an interactive experience through a variety of challenges. Each challenge offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of local wildlife while earning badges to celebrate your achievements.

Join the Community

Connect, Share, and Discover Together

Join a vibrant community of nature enthusiasts. Participate in challenges to deepen your understanding of local wildlife while earning badges and celebrating your achievements. Engage with a global network by sharing your observations, learning from others, and contributing valuable data to support biodiversity research. Our community strives to be part of a collective effort to explore and protect nature.

Seek by iNaturalist is an excellent app for encouraging kids and families to explore nature. It uses advanced image recognition to help identify plants and animals, making it a valuable educational tool. The app's integration with the larger iNaturalist community enhances the experience by providing access to a wealth of shared observations.

Common Sense Media

Seek is a fantastic app, made even better by its collaboration with notable organizations like National Geographic and Netflix for the 'Our Planet' documentary. It provides a free and engaging way to learn about local wildlife and participate in citizen science. The app’s focus on community and education is unparalleled.

Apple Store Review

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