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Exploring the iNaturalist Database and Understanding Species Information

Author(s): Justine Doll1, Maria Baboi1, Jana Vamosi1, Mindi Summers1, Cristopher Albor1

University of Calgary

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This activity introduces a comprehensive guide aimed at enhancing users' proficiency in navigating the iNaturalist database to gain insights into biodiversity and species information. Divided into four activities, the guide includes tutorials on…

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This activity introduces a comprehensive guide aimed at enhancing users' proficiency in navigating the iNaturalist database to gain insights into biodiversity and species information. Divided into four activities, the guide includes tutorials on utilizing iNaturalist's search and filter functions, exploring observations within specific projects, completing an in-depth examination of species information available on iNaturalist, and elaborates on the various details embedded within observations. Through these activities, users can augment their understanding of biodiversity and species data, thereby contributing to the broader goal of promoting ecological awareness and conservation efforts.

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Version 1.0 - published on 03 Jun 2024 doi:10.25334/8VNR-XA09 - cite this

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There are four activities in this guide. The first two activities are a tutorial on how to navigate iNaturalist using the search and filter functions. The third activity walks you through exploring detailed species information on iNaturalist. The fourth activity describes all the information that can be found within an observation on iNaturalist.

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