# Wildlife Identification Apps This Nature App Lets Users Record Wildlife Sightings By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-app References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/p-e-i-wildlife-plants-app-1.3458285) & [gov.pe](http://www.gov.pe.ca/newsroom/index.php3?number=news&lang=E&newsnumber=10635) While there are undoubtedly lots of [nature apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthfm-app) out there that enable nature-lovers to share their appreciation for the animal world, the P.E.I. Nature Tracker app takes a proactive approach that involves users using the app to identify wildlife that they may come across in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) in Canada. This smartphone app enables people to record their [wildlife observation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech4nature-project) while in the woods or in the field. This is of great use to wildlife and fishery authorities as it allows authorities to record information and tailor their wildlife and conservation policies. The app is available for Android but will soon be compatible with the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-barcode) as well. Ultimately, this nature app will help foster an interest in wildlife and make it easier for authorities to monitor wildlife patterns in the province. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wildlife Conservation Tracking:** The use of nature apps for recording wildlife observations can disrupt traditional methods of tracking and monitoring wildlife, providing authorities with more accurate and up-to-date data. - **Citizen Science Engagement:** Nature apps that encourage users to actively participate in recording wildlife sightings can drive engagement and create a sense of ownership among individuals, leading to a larger community of wildlife enthusiasts and contributors. - **Personalized Conservation Policies:** By collecting and analyzing data from nature apps, authorities can create tailored and effective wildlife and conservation policies that address specific challenges and patterns observed in different regions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** The growing demand for nature apps presents opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions that facilitate wildlife tracking and conservation efforts. - **Wildlife and Fishery Authorities:** Adopting nature apps as a tool for wildlife identification and data collection can enhance the capabilities of wildlife and fishery authorities, enabling them to make informed decisions and implement targeted conservation initiatives. - **Education and Tourism:** Nature apps that facilitate wildlife identification and encourage a deeper understanding of local ecosystems can enhance educational experiences and promote eco-tourism in nature-rich regions like Prince Edward Island. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Wildlife Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildtrack.md) - [Nature Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-atlas.md) - [Provincial Fishing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provincial-fishing-app.md) - [Cat Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisker-tracker.md) - [AI Plant Identifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantidentify.md) - [AI-Powered Dinosaur Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-footprints.md) - [Bird-Recognizing Nature Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-labs-birdweather-puc.md) - [Plant-Identification Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-synthesis.md)