Project Noah

07/22/2026

Project Noah has some exciting new features and content in the works! We are actively working on new nature-focused content hubs (further details over the coming months!) and a newly designed Activity Feed is actively under development. We anticipate launching both of these this year. We are a passionate small team working hard to continue to make Project Noah a special, vibrant and educational community for nature lovers around the world!

If you would like to support our team in our mission and continued new features on Project Noah, please consider becoming a Project Noah Community Sponsor!

Also, if you have any favorite feature ideas or wishlist items you would like to see on the Project Noah website, drop them in the comments :) Our team reviews all community comments.

https://projectnoah.org/become-project-noah-community-sponsor

07/18/2026

Today is the first official day of National Moth Week! Share your favorite moth spottings into Project Noah's Moths of the World Mission to earn the special once-a-year 2026 Moth Week Patch!
Community members have until September 1 to earn this special patch. Happy Mothing! 🦋🦋

Moths of the World Mission: https://projectnoah.org/missions/moths-world

National Moth Week: https://nationalmothweek.org

Project Noah & National Moth Week Collab:
https://projectnoah.org/stories/2026-national-moth-week-project-noah-citizen-science-collaboration

National Moth Week on Project Noah:
https://projectnoah.org/nature-calendar/national-moth-week-july-18-26

07/02/2026

As we prepare for National Moth Week on July 18-26, Project Noah's featured Spotting of the Month for July is a Giant Leopard Moth (Scientific name: Hypercompe scribonia)!

As Tamarac Connie writes in her field notes: "Giant leopard moth has a wingspan of 3 inches. Its wings are bright white with a pattern of neat black blotches, some solid and some hollow. The overside of the abdomen is dark blue with orange markings while the underside is white with solid black spots. This moth is found in grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges where their favorite host plants are dandelion and sunflowers. Adult leopard moths are strictly nocturnal and do not generally fly before nightfall. They live through southern and eastern United States, southern Ontario, Mexico and Colombia."

Giant Leopard Moth Spotting: https://projectnoah.org/spottings/giant-leopard-moth-71

Project Noah Spotting of the Month 2026: https://projectnoah.org/wildlife-spotting-month

06/09/2026

Project Noah is excited to collaborate with National Moth Week for another summer of mothing adventures! Share your moth spottings into the Moths of the World missions to receive the specially designed 2026 Patch! 🦋🐛🌏💚

Project Noah and National Moth Week Collaboration:
https://projectnoah.org/stories/2026-national-moth-week-project-noah-citizen-science-collaboration

Moths of the World Mission:
https://projectnoah.org/missions/moths-world

National Moth Week:
https://nationalmothweek.org

One of the prime missions of Moth Week is to contribute moth observations from around the world. One of the ways for sharing your observations is through Project Noah. This year’s moth path is ready for you! Get this patch when you upload your moth observations to Project Noah through September 1.

05/13/2026

Project Noah deployed new code earlier today to our main ProjectNoah.org site:

A full list of coding work that went live today:
• Design and creative updates to user slider: our user slider has an updated design and improved user experience.
• Subtle color enhancements to super navigation menu and submenu design
• Event detail page design updates
• Enhancements to form component design
• Miscellaneous fixes and technical enhancements

Project Noah is keeping our nature community fully in the loop on website enhancements on our new What's New page:

https://projectnoah.org/whats-new-across-project-noah

05/02/2026

A Crab-Eating Macaque, Macaca Fascicularis, is Project Noah’s Spotting of the Month for May! Photographed by honosuryo in a mangrove on the island of Borneo, this mother is seen protecting her young.
This species isn’t just adaptable—it’s a biological powerhouse shaped by evolution to thrive across diverse environments. Here’s what makes their biology so remarkable: Crab-eating macaques have long tails (often longer than their body!) that help with balance and agility, especially when navigating trees and uneven coastal terrain. Their dexterous hands allow precise manipulation of food—whether peeling fruit or cracking open shellfish.
Teeth tell the story - their dentition reflects an omnivorous diet: sharp incisors for biting, strong molars for grinding plant material, and canines used in both feeding and social signaling. This dental versatility supports their ability to exploit many food sources.With relatively large brains for their body size, these macaques exhibit advanced cognitive abilities. They learn quickly, solve problems, and even use simple tools in some populations—key traits for survival in changing environments.
Females typically give birth to a single infant after a gestation period of about 5–6 months. Infants are highly dependent at birth, and maternal care is crucial—strong social bonds directly impact survival and development. Their bodies are well-suited to tropical climates, with efficient thermoregulation and the ability to process a wide variety of foods, including those found in coastal and brackish ecosystems.
From their teeth to their tails, every part of the crab-eating macaque reflects an evolutionary story of adaptability, intelligence, and survival
https://projectnoah.org/wildlife-spotting-month

04/27/2026

Happy World Tapir Day! Held every year on April 27, this quirky and heartwarming day shines a spotlight on one of the animal kingdom’s most underrated creatures: the tapir.
Often described as a mix between a pig, an anteater, and a tiny elephant (thanks to that adorable prehensile snout), tapirs have actually been around for millions of years. They’re ancient mammals, with fossil records dating back to the time when horses and rhinos were just starting out.
Today, there are four species—three in Central and South America and one in Southeast Asia—and all of them play a crucial role in their ecosystems. Think of them as “gardeners of the forest,” spreading seeds and helping plants grow simply by going about their daily lives.
World Tapir Day isn’t just about appreciating how cute and fascinating these animals are (though that’s definitely part of it). It’s also about raising awareness. Tapirs face serious threats from habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists use this day to highlight efforts to protect them and their homes.
The celebration itself is wonderfully wholesome. Zoos, wildlife organizations, and animal lovers around the world share photos, fun facts, artwork, and stories about tapirs. You might see tapir-themed crafts, educational posts, or even birthday-style celebrations for tapirs in captivity.


Malayan Tapir, Tapirus indicus, photographed by Project Noah community member ShannaB in Australia.
https://projectnoah.org/spottings/malayan-tapir-1

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 2026! 💚🌍

This year’s theme is "Our Power, Our Planet", and it's all about recognizing the incredible power we have to make a difference for our planet! 🌱 From tackling climate change to preserving biodiversity, each of us has the ability to create positive, lasting change. Around the world today, community cleanups, tree planting events, and sustainability initiatives are taking place to protect and restore the Earth. 🌳 It's a reminder that when we unite our efforts, we can build a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. 🌿

How are you celebrating Earth Day 2026? Whether it's reducing waste, conserving energy, or getting involved in a local event, every action—big or small—makes a difference. 💚

Let’s harness our power and protect the planet for generations to come! 🌍

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Earth Day Events: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2026/

Earth Day on Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/earth-day/

Earth Day on Project Noah Nature Calendar:
https://projectnoah.org/nature-calendar/earth-day

Tagging EarthDay.org

04/20/2026

Project Noah launched a series of coding updates to our main site recently to improve site functionality, enhance interaction design, launch a new landing page and fix some bugs.

Release notes from this code deployment:
• New Instagram-focused social media landing
• Enhanced content organization and layout of stories overview
• Improved styling of comment box on stories
• Expanded footer design with two new sub-footer sections
• Added hover text when user hovers over icons on spotting and story
• Added underline to story title links upon hover
• Styled story cards on tag and category templates with new design
• Improved design of button hover states
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

We also produced a new "What's New: Feature Releases, Code Deployments & Announcements" webpage that shows community members important feature releases, code release notes and site announcements over the last 4-5 years. This new page is easily accessible from the supernav menu. Future code release notes will be added to this page.

https://projectnoah.org/whats-new-across-project-noah

04/17/2026

🦇Happy Bat Appreciation Day! 🦇

Did you know that bats are among the hardest-working mammals? A single bat will search for and consume thousands of insects in one night. In the process, these flying mammals help farmers protect crops and reduce the need for pesticides.

Bats are also critically important pollinators. They pollinate plants like bananas, mangoes and agave (yes, the plant used to make tequila) - and help to spread seeds. Let's set aside those spooky myths and celebrate these intelligent, shy and reclusive mammals, as they play a key role in biodiverse, healthy ecosystems.

Bat-focused Project Noah Missions:

North American Bat Tracker:
https://projectnoah.org/missions/north-american-bat-tracker-0

Bat Monitoring Project:
https://projectnoah.org/missions/bat-monitoring-project

Bats of Africa:
https://projectnoah.org/missions/bats-africa

Photo: Wahlberg's epaulettes fruit bat photographed by KateBraun
https://projectnoah.org/spottings/wahlbergs-epauletted-fruit-bat

Bat Appreciation Day on Project Noah:
https://projectnoah.org/nature-calendar/bat-appreciation-day