Eventually, scientists hope for a complete iNaturalist inventory of species in the region. About 80% to 90% of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, plants and fish in the region have been logged through research-grade observations, and less than 70% of fungi and insects are covered, Heller said.
Researchers hope this weekend’s nature challenge inspires Chicago’s citizen scientists: ‘More people out there is just more ears to listen, more eyes to see’
