# Unseen Empire: Animal ID Game — Playable Camera Trap Science

> Educational wildlife identification game based on a real camera trap research study. (iPhone/iPad app by Internet of Elephants, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unseen-empire-animal-id-game/id1531868062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Internet of Elephants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242270396)
- Category: Education, Games, Simulation, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 476 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unseen-empire-animal-id-game/id1531868062/reviews.md

## What is Unseen Empire?

Venture into the wildest places on earth and discover the unseen wildlife that lives within.

Based on a true story, Unseen Empire is an exciting playable reconstruction of an epic camera trap initiative... in search of the elusive Clouded Leopard.

 > Gain access to hundreds of stunning candid wildlife photos from the study
 > Open dozens of unique research sites across South-East Asia
 > Set camera traps to observe the forests unseen
 > Spot, identify and count dozens of rare species
 > Reveal real scientific data gathered by a world-class team of researchers
 > Uncover evidence to influence policy makers

Unseen Empire uniquely brings to life a massive ten-year study by Professor David Macdonald and his team at WildCRU, on the impact of deforestation on the habitat of the clouded leopard. It’s the biggest camera trapping project ever attempted, and resulted in the largest catalog of photos of any research project on any species.

Read more about the background of the actual study on our website: https://unseenempire.com/ 

Unseen Empire is designed and built by Internet of Elephants, in close partnership with Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), and supported by the National Geographic Society. 

Connect with us at:
 > Twitter: https://twitter.com/ioelephants
 > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioelephants/
 > Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InternetOfElephants
 > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internetofelephants/

## Key features

- Discover unseen wildlife
- Set virtual camera traps
- Identify and count rare species
- Access real scientific data
- Explore research sites
- Influence policy makers

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unseen-empire-animal-id-game/id1531868062/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun, educational game

*2021-07-24*

Finished the game today, had a great time unlocking upgrades and improving my overall knowledge. Taking my time to go back through and read about everything now as I was in a rush to finish! Missed one challenge annoyingly, but finished in just over 7 years. A fantastic resource to encourage everyone to learn more about the fantastic work the WildCru are doing

**Developer response:** Wow, that is fantastic! Thank you so much for giving it a try and for sharing your experience here. Do share the game with your family and friends. We'd love to hear more, please feel free to write to us at support@internetofelephants.com

### 5/5 — Highly recommended ECO Game

*2021-03-04, version 1.0*

This game was amazing! It educates players about the many rare and endangered creatures that live in these rainforests and gives them the idea of how ecologists help save these ecosystems using camera traps. Hope to see more environmental games in the future;) #startwith1thing Highly recommend for those who not only love animals, but care so much about our planet.

**Developer response:** Hi Adrian, thank you so much for the wonderful review!

### 5/5 — Intriguing!

*2021-03-02*

This app was only launched today and already I love it! being an animal lover I knew lots about animals, habitats etc, but this was a great help!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for giving it a try and for the top review here! Keep playing, we'd love to hear your valuable feedback - write to us at support@internetofelephants.com

## Frequently asked questions about Unseen Empire

### What is Unseen Empire?

Unseen Empire is an educational game that simulates a real-world camera trap initiative to discover and identify wildlife. It is based on a ten-year study by Oxford University's WildCRU.

### How does Unseen Empire work?

Players set virtual camera traps in various research sites across South-East Asia to observe forests unseen. You will then spot, identify, and count dozens of rare species captured by these traps.

### Is Unseen Empire based on real science?

Yes, Unseen Empire is based on a massive ten-year study by Professor David Macdonald and his team at WildCRU on the impact of deforestation on the clouded leopard's habitat. It reveals real scientific data gathered by researchers.

### What kind of wildlife can I discover in Unseen Empire?

The game allows you to discover hundreds of stunning candid wildlife photos and spot, identify, and count dozens of rare species, including the elusive Clouded Leopard.

### Can I play Unseen Empire offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities for Unseen Empire. It is recommended to check the app store listing for details on internet connectivity requirements.

### What devices support Unseen Empire?

Unseen Empire is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### Does Unseen Empire have ads?

No, Unseen Empire does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any ad interruptions.

### How often is Unseen Empire updated?

Unseen Empire was last updated on February 5, 2021, with version 1.0. Further update frequency information is not available in the provided data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-02-05

No release notes.

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