Your Ultimate Adventure Companion

Get ready to explore the great outdoors like never before with Critterpedia’s all-in-one toolkit. This suite of features empowers effortless navigation through your personalised adventure, reigniting your connection to nature.

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An Outdoor Adventure Toolkit

Our adventure toolkit is a curated collection of innovative features designed to spark your excitement for exploring the natural world, delivering a unique, immersive experience that draws you closer to nature’s beauty.

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Identifying animals, instantly

“A collaboration with the CSIRO Data61 has seen the construction of a tool that uses deep learning and citizen science to take the guesswork out of animal spotting.” CSIROScope

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The Critterpedia™ app is in development now, due for phase one release in Australia in 2024.

Instant Animal Identification

Powered by AI and Deep Learning

“A collaboration with the CSIRO Data61 has seen the construction of a tool that uses deep learning and citizen science to take the guesswork out of animal spotting.” CSIROScope

But this is just the beginning…

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Critterpedia Supporters

Critterpedia’s amazing and select supporters have given their time and expertise to help in the creation of this revolutionary platform. Once development has finished, we can all benefit and learn from information about Australia’s wildlife that we can trust. Because the more of us who understand our wildlife, especially our misunderstood friends, the more we can unite and help to protect our planet’s biodiversity.

Lisa Wynn | Fantastic Snake Photographer

Associate Professor of Anthropology at Macquarie University | Volunteer Wildlife Rescuer

Ben Shoard | Snake Catcher | Mygalomorph Expert

Ben Shoard | Expert Advisor to Critterpedia on Australian Mygalomorph spiders.

Jesse Campbell | Amazing Hobbyist Herper

Studying Ecology and Environmental Science

Andrew Taylor | Amazing Snake Photo Contributions

Snake Catcher | Reptile Consultant to Citizen Scientist Projects | Habitat and Wildlife Conservationist (Brisbane)

Geoff Hyde | Sensational Macro Photograph Contributor (Spiders)

Macro Photographer, Sydney | Biologist and Research Communication Consultant

Narelle Murphy | Araneomorph Enthusiast/Spider Expert

Australian Spider Identification Page | Goldburn Region Spider Seekers and more

Kane Durrant | Snake Catcher | Reptile Expert | Wildlife Conservationist

WILD Conservation, Wild Snake Catchers (Sydney/NSW)

Ross McGibbon | Expert Reptile Advisor | Fantastic Reptile Image Contributor

Ross McGibbon | Wildlife Photographer (Ross McGibbon Reptile Photography) | Public Educator (Snake Safety & Awareness)

Ákos Lumnitzer | Superb Photo Contributions

Wildlife Photography Expert | Author

Paul Irvine | Exceptional Wildlife Photographer!

PWI Photography | Associate Member of Project Maratus

Tie Eipper | | Expert Reptile Advisor to the Critterpedia Project

Nature 4 You | Wildlife Consultant/Photographer/Author

Robert Whyte | Expert Arachnid Advisor to the Critterpedia Project

Arachne.org.au, author of Spiders of Australia, Cooloola 2018 BioBlitz, Australian & NZ Arachnid Photography Facebook Page

Adam Brice | Wildlife Photographer | Snake Catcher | Reptile Expert

Adam Brice Wild Nature, Mandurah Snake Removal | Peel, WA

Scott Johnson | The Funnel Web Hunter and Expert Mygalomorph Advisor to Critterpedia

Australian Spider Identification Page, Sydney Funnel-Web Spider Collector/Hunter

John & Tina Mostyn | Expert Reptile Advisors to the Critterpedia Project

John’s Reptile Awareness Displays, Coast Snake Catchers – Central Coast

Anne Love | Amazing Snake Photo Contributions

Avid Wildlife/Nature Photographer (with several published images)

Milan Prasad | Awesome Spider Photo Contributions

Spider Enthusiast | Mygalomorph Specialist

Mal Campbell | Superb Wildlife Photographer

Animal Rescue/Rehabilitation (Sydney/NSW)

Scott Waterhouse | Ex-Spiderphobe Turned Obsessed Spider Lover

A trip with naturalist Glen Thelfo, and to the Queensland Museum Spider Exhibition, sparked an intrigue that is now an obsession with spidey friends.

Ray McGibbon | Snake Expert & Photograph Contributor

Rob Wallis | Spider Image Contributor

Rob Wallis | Nature Enthusiast

Oliver Spohr | Exceptional Wildlife Photographer

Spohr Photography | Passionate Wildlife Lover | Environmental Advocate

Mick Fullerton | Venomous Snake Relocator | Wildlife Photography | Reptile Expert

Western Reptile Removal (Perth), Mick Fullerton Photography

Shane Gray (Iska) | Wildlife Fanatic | David Attenborough Enthusiast!

The Weird Wild: a Natural History of Oz, Brisbane Spiders

Laurence Sanders | Passionate Nature Photographer

Rediscovery of the Long Lost ‘Thomisidae Monaeses brevicaudatus’ Spider, World-first Species Interaction!

Scott Eipper | Expert Reptile Advisor to the Critterpedia Project

Nature 4 You | Herpetological Consultant/Photographer/Author | Snake Management Training | Emergency Removals | Educational Displays

Brian Bush | Supplier of Amazing Herp Photographs for Critterpedia

Biodiversity Environmentalist | Field Herpetologist | Snake Management Consultant | Aussie Larrikin

“In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught.”

– Baba Dioum, Conservationist, Senegal, Africa

“When we lose biodiversity, we reduce our ability to fight climate change, grow sustainable and healthy crops, have access to clean and abundant water, prevent pandemics, and plan for a future for our children and grandchildren. Humans need biodiversity. And because the decline in biodiversity is caused by humans, biodiversity now needs us to transform our behaviour.” – The Wild Foundation

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
#15 | Life on Land

Critterpedia is dedicated to advancing SDG #15 through our comprehensive roadmap. Our platform empowers individuals with the necessary tools to explore the great outdoors and get the most out of their time in nature, reigniting their profound fascination with the wonders of the natural world. Extensive studies consistently demonstrate that the deeper someone immerses themselves in nature, the more likely they are to make pro-environment choices. By empowering the broader community, we enable them to make better collective decisions that have a profound and lasting impact on the world we all share.

Our mission is to cultivate a new generation of environmental changemakers, all passionately working towards the common goal of restoring humankind’s invaluable relationship with nature. By providing the means to unite, humanity becomes the ultimate guardian of our planet’s precious ecosystems, its rich biodiversity, and the countless species that call it home. Together, we can forge a sustainable future for ourselves and for future generations, ensuring the preservation of our natural environment.

SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

Critterpedia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout the world and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.

We offset our carbon footprint via Ecologi

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"As CEO and Founder of Everledger, I have a deep appreciation of building companies that are addressing challenges we face in society and applaud Nic and Murray for their dedication and passion in bringing Critterpedia to market.”

Leanne Kemp, Queensland Chief Entrepreneur

" We look forward to seeing Critterpedia become a well trusted and household name in the identification, education and awareness of the wonderful spiders and snakes of Australia. "

Advance Queensland | Queensland Government | Impact Innovation

"Critterpedia has gone from strength to strength with reputable multinational organisations, government departments, and people from all walks of life, backing their venture.

Colin Kinner Founder and CEO, Startup Onramp

“This is a great concept for an app that will be useful to many people in a lot of different ways.”

Dr. Lance Otto, GP & Acute Care Hospital Doctor

"I strongly believe the features of Critterpedia will be beneficial to all members of community globally. I think this app should be a staple for all!!”

Luke Martin, Queensland Ambulance Service Paramedic

“Our pre-school children would really benefit from this app; with such a fun way of teaching them about Australia’s insects, spiders and snakes.”

Kylie Turnbull, Centre Director, Goodstart Robina Groves

"Critterpedia has been successful in securing CSIRO Kick-Start funding for this project and CSIRO’s Data61 is looking forward to collaborating on a machine learning engine for automated species identification."

CSIRO’S Data61

"Fascinating app - my office looks forward to meeting with you in Canberra - Bridget”

Senator Bridget McKenzie | Nationals Senator for Victoria | Leader of the Nationals in the Senate

An Outdoor Adventure Toolkit

Identifying animals, instantly

Instant Animal Identification

Powered by AI and Deep Learning

“A collaboration with the CSIRO Data61 has seen the construction of a tool that uses deep learning and citizen science to take the guesswork out of animal spotting.” CSIROScope

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Lisa Wynn | Fantastic Snake Photographer

Ben Shoard | Snake Catcher | Mygalomorph Expert

Jesse Campbell | Amazing Hobbyist Herper

Andrew Taylor | Amazing Snake Photo Contributions

Geoff Hyde | Sensational Macro Photograph Contributor (Spiders)

Narelle Murphy | Araneomorph Enthusiast/Spider Expert

Kane Durrant | Snake Catcher | Reptile Expert | Wildlife Conservationist

Ross McGibbon | Expert Reptile Advisor | Fantastic Reptile Image Contributor

Ákos Lumnitzer | Superb Photo Contributions

Paul Irvine | Exceptional Wildlife Photographer!

Tie Eipper | | Expert Reptile Advisor to the Critterpedia Project

Robert Whyte | Expert Arachnid Advisor to the Critterpedia Project

Adam Brice | Wildlife Photographer | Snake Catcher | Reptile Expert

Scott Johnson | The Funnel Web Hunter and Expert Mygalomorph Advisor to Critterpedia

John & Tina Mostyn | Expert Reptile Advisors to the Critterpedia Project

Anne Love | Amazing Snake Photo Contributions

Milan Prasad | Awesome Spider Photo Contributions

Mal Campbell | Superb Wildlife Photographer

Scott Waterhouse | Ex-Spiderphobe Turned Obsessed Spider Lover

Ray McGibbon | Snake Expert & Photograph Contributor

Rob Wallis | Spider Image Contributor

Oliver Spohr | Exceptional Wildlife Photographer

Mick Fullerton | Venomous Snake Relocator | Wildlife Photography | Reptile Expert

Shane Gray (Iska) | Wildlife Fanatic | David Attenborough Enthusiast!

Laurence Sanders | Passionate Nature Photographer

Scott Eipper | Expert Reptile Advisor to the Critterpedia Project

Brian Bush | Supplier of Amazing Herp Photographs for Critterpedia

"As CEO and Founder of Everledger, I have a deep appreciation of building companies that are addressing challenges we face in society and applaud Nic and Murray for their dedication and passion in bringing Critterpedia to market.”

" We look forward to seeing Critterpedia become a well trusted and household name in the identification, education and awareness of the wonderful spiders and snakes of Australia. "

"Critterpedia has gone from strength to strength with reputable multinational organisations, government departments, and people from all walks of life, backing their venture.

“This is a great concept for an app that will be useful to many people in a lot of different ways.”

"I strongly believe the features of Critterpedia will be beneficial to all members of community globally. I think this app should be a staple for all!!”

“Our pre-school children would really benefit from this app; with such a fun way of teaching them about Australia’s insects, spiders and snakes.”

"Critterpedia has been successful in securing CSIRO Kick-Start funding for this project and CSIRO’s Data61 is looking forward to collaborating on a machine learning engine for automated species identification."

"Fascinating app - my office looks forward to meeting with you in Canberra - Bridget”