Logo to the left taken from ProjectNoah.org
Are you an explorer at heart and wildlife lover? If so, I might have found your next obsession: Project Noah. I equate this online and mobile community platform to a social media site, dedicated to exploring the world’s spectacular wildlife.
The platform allows you to document wildlife from wherever you are, as well as view photographs and information posted by other wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Whether it’s Washington state or Tanzania, you can use Project Noah to collect unique ecological data and share this information with the world. The model is genius, allowing wildlife enthusiasts from around the world to interact with others, discover fascinating life forms, and develop a holistic visual of Mother Nature. Not only does this online platform work to build wildlife awareness, but it also facilitates communication, conservation efforts, and education.
How to get the most out of Project Noah:
You can search the platform by Organisms (plants, mammals, birds, arthropods, fungi, reptiles, amphibians, fish, pets, and others), Map, and Missions to find creatures from all around the world.
Each result that you pull up on Project Noah has pictures of the creature, where it was found (illustrated on a Google Map), a description of the creature, as well as habitat information and pictures of other species found nearby. You can also leave a comment on each result, Like it on Facebook, share it on Twitter, or Favorite it on Project Noah. See how is works like a social media platform?
Using Project Noah prior to your travels: You can use Project Noah prior to trip to Africa (or other destination) to get an idea for some of the wildlife you might witness while abroad. And who knows, you might learn a thing or two about some exotic species that will help you impress your friends and family while traveling!
Using Project Noah during your travels: For any of our clients going on an African family safari, birding safari, photography safari, romantic honeymoon safari, or any other type of safari, I strongly suggest creating your very own mission on Project Noah! You can set up your mission and then during your trip, update your mission in real time as you’re out in the field, using the Project Noah smart phone app. It’s an excellent way to share your wildlife photographs and spread awareness for the delicate wildlife and wildernesses that are found in Africa (or anywhere else in the world, for that matter).
This tool is also extremely useful for individuals who are interested in a specific wildlife niche, such as birds, plants, fish, etc. You can document your discoveries from around the world all into one place and share them with other nature lovers. For example, let’s say you were an avid birder who traveled around the world exploring different bird species and habitats. You could document all of your discoveries into one mission that other bird enthusiasts could visit and interact with. Or, if you wanted to join another mission with other bird enthusiasts, you could post your images into that mission, instead of creating your own.
One of my favorite missions is the 2011 Best Wildlife Photo Mission. Travelers and nature lovers from around the world joined this mission and uploaded their amazing photographs for all to see. Check it out here: https://www.projectnoah.org/missions/5047016
Using Project Noah after your travels: Families going on safari can use this tool to help educate their children about the wildlife of Africa and to also encourage them to share their wildlife discoveries with school teachers and students.
Below, I’ve spotlighted some of my favorite missions and photographs on Project Noah that pertain to Africa:
So whether you’re in your backyard or on a trip to Africa, create your own mission on Project Noah and share it with the globe!