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Identifying the fascinating species that creep, crawl and rustle around you can be both intriguing and challenging. Luckily, there are many useful smartphone apps that give curious minds the ability to explore, identify, and learn more about the nature around them.
From trees to birds, and from tracks to scat, these apps are must-haves for anyone looking to learn more about their environment. They are also great to keep in your back pocket when hiking or exploring the outdoors – you’ll be amazed at how much you can learn.
Here’s a list of the top apps for identifying wildlife and plants in South Africa:
- iNaturalist – A global community-driven app for identifying plants, animals, and insects.
- TheTreeApp SA – Specialises in identifying over 1200 indigenous and invasive trees in South Africa.
- Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa – A comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.
- Sasol Birds of the Kruger National Park – The only app for bird watching in the Kruger.
- Stuarts’ Tracks & Scats SA – Helps identify animal tracks and scat in Southern Africa.
- Wildlife of Southern Africa – Covers over 1500 species of flora and fauna.
- eTrees of Southern Africa – An interactive guide to trees in Southern Africa.
- Leafsnap – Identifies plant species based on photographs of their leaves.
- eSnakes of Southern Africa – An app for identifying snakes in Southern Africa.
- Picture This -PictureThis is a highly accurate plant identification app that can recognise over one billion plant species
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