Ancient Animals vs animais

Few of the animals that we see around us today are ‘native’. Many animals that used to exist have been brought to extinction and, in their place, others have been introduced. Very little is known about the timing, circumstances and impact of these introductions and extinctions, and this app will help answer these questions. When you begin to look, ancient animals are everywhere: in architecture, paintings and even pub signs; in objects that depict them or are made of their bones, antler/horn or skins; and even the remains of the animals themselves, unearthed from archaeological excavations. The app provides a guide detailing current knowledge about the animals under study and where their representations might be found. It allows contributors to submit photographs of ancient animal representations (i.e. 2-D painting, 3-D sculpture, physical remains, object/artefact or other). These can be taken in real-time and instantly geolocated, or uploaded from camera rolls with geolocation data added manually. By gathering together and tracking all of these representations we can begin to understand when particular species start, or stop, being represented and in what kinds of contexts. This information will help generate a new natural and cultural history for the mammals of Britain, Europe and beyond.

Explore the animal kingdom, one country at a time. animais lets you discover wildlife from around the world — browse animals by country, learn about their habitats and conservation status, and keep a personal journal of every species you encounter in the wild. BROWSE BY COUNTRY Explore curated wildlife for 14+ countries. Each country page highlights featured species — endemic, iconic, rare, and culturally significant animals — alongside a full list of wildlife found there. LOG YOUR SIGHTINGS Spotted something in the wild? Record it. Add the animal, country, date, and a photo to build your personal sighting journal. Everything is stored privately on your device. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY See your progress on an interactive map. Track how many species you've spotted, which countries you've explored, and discover stats about the types, rarity, and conservation status of the animals you've encountered. LEARN & DISCOVER Every animal comes with facts, characteristics, habitat information, and conservation status. From common species to critically endangered ones, there's always something new to learn. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No tracking. No data collection. All your sightings stay on your device.