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08-12-2016, 03:00 PM
9 wildlife websites for citizen scientists who want to save the earth
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Doing good for nature is just a mouse-click away.
Citizen science, or the general public's participation in scientific research, allows the average person to help conservationists do extraordinary, impactful work. Websites that help facilitate this are often filled with simple yet entertaining tasks, which will educate you on the natural world while also freeing up time for conservationists to do the heavy lifting.*
SEE ALSO: The struggle and resilience of the world's tigers, in photos (http://mashable.com/2016/07/29/tiger-conservation/)
Find the right site, and the work is anything but menial — and it can have a massive impact, ** science degree required. You just need a passion for helping the environment, vulnerable animal populations and those on the frontlines of conservation efforts.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/08/12/citizen-science-wildlife-nature/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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Doing good for nature is just a mouse-click away.
Citizen science, or the general public's participation in scientific research, allows the average person to help conservationists do extraordinary, impactful work. Websites that help facilitate this are often filled with simple yet entertaining tasks, which will educate you on the natural world while also freeing up time for conservationists to do the heavy lifting.*
SEE ALSO: The struggle and resilience of the world's tigers, in photos (http://mashable.com/2016/07/29/tiger-conservation/)
Find the right site, and the work is anything but menial — and it can have a massive impact, ** science degree required. You just need a passion for helping the environment, vulnerable animal populations and those on the frontlines of conservation efforts.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/08/12/citizen-science-wildlife-nature/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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