Get to know the wild species near you
KnowKi turns real wildlife sightings near you into short lessons. Pick a group (birds, mammals, plants, insects, spiders, reptiles and amphibians, fish, crabs, sea slugs or mollusks) and learn the most common ones first.
Meet your wild neighbors →
A trail of lessons
Each group is a trail of units: meet the species, match them to new photos, then practice. Every species you learn goes into your Fieldbook, from met to kin.
Your trail grows as you go, from the familiar to the rarely seen.
Take a trip
Learn the wildlife of any U.S. national park, any country, key places for biodiversity and marine protected areas, without leaving home. Each trip keeps its own progress.
Questions
How does KnowKi know what lives near me?
It uses research-grade observations on iNaturalist within the area you choose: your town or a radius around it.
Do I need an account?
No. Your progress stays on your device, and you can move it to another device with a one-time code.
Is it free?
Yes, with no ads or purchases.
Free, with no ads, no account and no purchases. Photos and observations come from iNaturalist contributors, each credited with its license.
Meet your wild neighbors →