Record wildlife sightings...anytime, anywhere!

Species Explorer lets you record all your observations of wildlife, whether you're at home, or on a distant hike, using a combination of web and mobile technology. Our focus is not on distant or exotic species–the Amazonian rainforest or the Arctic tundra–but the "everyday" species that we see in our local environment. Whether it is the abandoned lot at the end of our street, the local park, or a nearby wildlife refuge, there is a rich, exciting diversity of plants and animals waiting to be discovered. And you can keep track of it all using Species Explorer!

Most Wanted!

The Asian longhorn beetle has become a global threat to deciduous forests across the country, and in fact worldwide! It was first detected in Brooklyn, NY in 1996, attacking and eventually killing hardwood trees by boring dime-sized holes into the wood. Most recently the beetles have spread into parts of Massachusetts, leading officials to appeal to volunteers to help identify infected trees so they can be destroyed before the beetles spread further. You can help by looking for the tell-tale signs of longhorn beetles attacks and reporting them here on Species Explorer!