HerpMapper: A Powerful Tool for Reptile and Amphibian Observations
HerpMapper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to gather and share information about reptile and amphibian observations worldwide. With the HerpMapper mobile app, users can easily create records of their herp observations and keep them all in one place. These observations are then made available to HerpMapper Partners, who utilize the data for research, conservation, and preservation purposes.
The mobile app utilizes your phone's camera and GPS capabilities to create a 'voucher record' of your find, including photos of the animal and its location. For calling frogs and toads, the app even allows you to record and include a sound file in the record. The app also features a searchable database of the common and scientific names of all herpetofauna species, making it easy to identify and document your findings.
One of the standout features of the HerpMapper mobile app is its ability to function without wireless or cellular service. By using your phone's native GPS device, the app can accurately record locations even in remote corners of the globe. Once you are back in wireless or cellular range, you can easily upload your collected records to the HerpMapper database. From there, you can view and manage your records on the HerpMapper website, which also offers additional features like creating a life list and contributing to science and herp conservation.
Privacy is an important aspect of HerpMapper. Only you and HerpMapper Partners have access to all the data in the records you create. Other users and the general public can only see basic information in your records, without access to exact locality data. Pictures attached to records have their locality metadata stripped, allowing them to be seen by everyone on the HerpMapper website.
With its powerful features and commitment to reptile and amphibian conservation, HerpMapper is an invaluable tool for herpetology enthusiasts, researchers, and conservationists alike.
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