NatureServe Explorer

This online guide provides information on the species and ecosystems that we track.

Overview

Added

March 17, 2026

Subject & domain

life-health · biodiversity-classification

Grade range

Grade 5–Grade 12 (Senior)

Page kind

Article

Introduction

NatureServe Explorer Overview

  • Purpose: Serves as a definitive, free, and unlimited online resource for information regarding rare and endangered species and ecosystems across the Americas.
  • Scope: Tracks data for approximately 100,000 distinct species and ecosystems.
  • Organization: NatureServe is a charitable nonprofit organization.
  • Functionality: The platform provides a search interface for users to explore scientific data on biodiversity.
  • Call to Action: The site relies on public donations to maintain the accessibility and scientific integrity of its database.

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