This week Saving Species looks at recent developments in the OU's iSpot project.

Recent developments include a new iSpot app that was launched, making it possible to photograph wildlife, upload it to iSpot and get help with identifications while you’re still out in the field.

Also in the programme, news from around the world with regular news reporter, Kelvin Boot.

Listen to Saving Species

You can listen to this episode of Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 at 11:00am on Tuesday 12 February 2013. More information and a link to listen again can be found on the Radio 4 website.

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iSpot Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University

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