Movebank: Animal tracking data: see how birds, whales and mammals move. Protected Planet: Map of the world's protected areas and nature reserves.
| Movebank | Protected Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Monthly |
| Data source | Research tracking studies | World Database on Protected Areas |
| Made by | Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior | UNEP-WCMC and IUCN |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Movebank
- Animal tracks from research studies
- Search by species
- Public data for many studies
What you can do with Protected Planet
- All protected areas worldwide
- Country statistics
- Marine protected areas
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.