AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Life Below Water, Life On Land
KEYWORDS
animals, Smartphone App, Camera, plants , endangered species
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Earth.com
WEBSITE
https://www.earth.com/earthsnap/
EarthSnap
Shazaam for animals
How does it work?
Using your camera, Earthsnap can identify all types of plants and animals. Through the app, users of EarthSnap can access Earthpedia, an encyclopedia containing images and details of over 2 million plants and animals.
Why is it needed?
Earth.com is for people who care about the Earth and have an interest in nature, the environment, and science. It’s for those who care about our planet and want to make a difference – and also connect with other people who care for the living world.
How does it improve life?
Part news site, part encyclopedia, Earth.com is home to a vast trove of information regarding life on our planet. They have catalogued every known plant and animal from the Agave to the Zebra. This provides a functioning reference library to satiate your curiosity or assist in research projects. Their image and video galleries include remarkable satellite imagery of the blue planet as well as scientific findings and experiments.