The countdown is on! There are now just 75 days until the Great Southern BioBlitz 2026, and preparations are gathering pace across the Southern Hemisphere. At the time of writing: 🌏 87 local and regional projects have registered 🗺️ 35 countries and territories are represented 🌿 Projects extend across Africa, Australia, Oceania and South America The observation period will run from 27–30 November 2026, followed by an upload and identification period ending on 14 December 20

As the upload and identification period draws to a close across South America, Africa, and Oceania , the biodiversity recorded so far is truly remarkable.Together, participants have contributed over 294,000 observations and nearly 30,000 species , thanks to more than 10,000 observers and almost 5,000 identifiers worldwide! 🌍 Regional Highlights 🌿 Africa 123,632 observations | 11,303 species | 1,830 identifiers | 2,139 observers Top species recorded: Acacia mearnsii —

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