Encyclopedia of Life
The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is a free, online collaborative encyclopedia intended to document all of the 1.9 million living species known to science. It is compiled from existing databases and from contributions by experts and non-experts throughout the world. It aims to build one 'infinitely expandable' page for each species, including video, sound, images, graphics, as well as text. In addition, the Encyclopedia incorporates content from the Biodiversity Heritage Library, which digitizes millions of pages of printed literature from the world's major natural history libraries.
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Citation Level
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Website Key Features
Species Pages
Detailed pages for each species, including taxonomy, descriptions, images, and more.
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Access to millions of pages of digitized literature from the world's major natural history libraries.
Multimedia Content
Includes videos, sound recordings, images, and graphics to enrich the learning experience.
Collaborative Platform
Allows experts and non-experts to contribute and update information on species.
Educational Resources
Provides resources for educators and students to learn about biodiversity and conservation.
Global Species Databases
Aggregates data from various global species databases to provide comprehensive information.
Customizable Content
Users can customize their experience by selecting which types of content to view.
Scientific Literature
Links to scientific literature and references for further reading.
Interactive Tools
Tools for exploring and visualizing biodiversity data.
Community Forums
Forums for discussion and collaboration among users.
Similar Sites and Competitors
Additional information
Mission
To increase awareness and understanding of living nature through an Encyclopedia of Life that gathers, generates, and shares knowledge in an open, freely accessible and trusted digital resource.
Partnerships
EOL collaborates with a wide range of partners including museums, scientific societies, and biodiversity databases.
Funding
Supported by grants from various foundations and institutions, as well as contributions from individuals.
Technology
Utilizes advanced web technologies and data standards to ensure the site is accessible and useful to a global audience.
Impact
EOL has become a key resource for biodiversity research, education, and conservation efforts worldwide.
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Security headers report is a very important part of user data protection. Learn more about http headers for eol.org