When people talk about iNaturalist, they often focus on its extraordinary scientific value. Every observation contributes to one of the world's largest biodiversity databases, helping researchers document species distributions, monitor invasive species, detect rare wildlife, and understand how nature is changing. That alone makes it one of the most important conservation tools ever created, and one that BAND is incredibly proud to support.

It is hard to ignore elephants and lions. They evoke powerful emotions such as fear, awe, and respect. Regal and iconic, these species form the backbone of the tourism economy in southern Kenya.