Best Lost Species Apps & Games

Invasive Alien Species Europe

by European Union Apps

Free

This app allows users to record and share information about invasive alien species in Europe. It provides details on selected species and aims to raise public awareness about their impact. Users can contribute by documenting sightings with GPS and photos.

Ecosia: Search to plant trees

Plant trees as you browse.

Free

This search engine allows users to plant trees by browsing the internet. It uses ad revenue to fund reforestation projects, support communities, and combat climate change. Your data is kept private and searches are encrypted.

iNaturalist

Discover nature around you

Free

Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera or imported photos. Get AI-powered species suggestions and connect with a global community of nature enthusiasts to learn more about the natural world and contribute to scientific conservation efforts.

Naturblick

by Museum fur Naturkunde

Free

Easily identify local flora and fauna using photo and sound recognition. Learn detailed species descriptions and discover the nature around you. Contribute to scientific data collection while exploring your environment.

LifeScanner

by University of Guelph

Free

Explore and identify species worldwide using this app. Share your discoveries with friends and contribute to scientific research by submitting samples for DNA analysis. Help catalog the planet's biodiversity and understand the interconnectedness of life.

IDentifyIt Species

by LucidMobile

Free

This identification guide helps officials quickly identify South African protected and endangered plant and animal species using interactive steps and visual cues. It provides fact sheets with conservation status, identifying features, and geographic locations to aid in regulating trade.

EarthLayer

Explore Life Across Earth

Free

Discover Earth's biodiversity with this app, featuring interactive maps of wildlife and plant life. Explore species, learn about their habitats and conservation status, and read engaging nature stories.

NFound: Lost & Found

Lost pets, people and things

Free

This app helps reunite lost people, pets, and items with their owners. Users can quickly post details about missing or found entities, with real-time updates displayed on an interactive map. The platform prioritizes fast data entry without requiring sign-up.

NatureSpots - observe nature

Let's explore nature together.

Free

Document and share your nature observations, including photos of plants, animals, and fungi. Contribute to a global biodiversity inventory and connect with a community of nature enthusiasts for species identification.

Species evolution

Artificial Grow Life Simulator

Free

Develop and evolve your own creatures in a 3D life simulator. Choose between predator or herbivore paths, upgrade creature characteristics, and manage your species' survival and population growth in various game modes.

ObsIdentify

Recognize nature in one click!

Free

Instantly identify plants, animals, and mushrooms from photos taken in Europe or the Dutch Caribbean. Track your discoveries, earn rewards, and contribute to scientific research by sharing your observations.