Love it!
I’d also like to be able to identify the unknown critters I send (I’m a biologist and I know their genus and species even if your app can’t identify them)

Discover, trade, and collect animal illustrations on your walks. This nature app for all ages identifies species from photos, adding them to a digital bestiary. Compete with friends and explore the animal kingdom through evolutionary connections.
2.1.0
October 29, 2026
Gift more purposefully: Filter your Lexikon for species of which you own two or more drawings. When you gift one, you can now see who has not unlocked that species yet.
MoreHumboldt Expedition is a free nature app designed for kids, families, and explorers. It allows users to discover and collect illustrations of animals they photograph, building a personal bestiary.
When you photograph an animal, the app identifies the species and provides you with a unique illustration in the style of classic naturalists.
Yes, you can trade illustrations with friends to help complete your collections. This feature encourages social interaction and collaborative collecting.
No, Humboldt Expedition is completely free and contains no advertisements. Users can enjoy the app without interruptions.
Humboldt Expedition is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on October 29, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and content additions.
Humboldt Expedition has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families to use together.
Each collected illustration unlocks an entry in your bestiary, and you can explore how your collected species are related through evolution, providing an educational aspect to the game.