Launched more than a year ago and downloaded by over 5,000 users, the Wild Romania/România Sălbatică application was just relaunched in a new version that brings a new design and more features, information and spectacular photos. It can be downloaded free of charge on both iOS and Android devices. The upgraded version of its app, aimed at helping nature lovers discover Romania’s biodiversity.
With an easy-to-use design, the app is structured by regions: the Carpathian Mountains, the virgin forests, the Danube and Delta, and the Black Sea.
Users can follow nature’s calendar – to follow birds’ migration, for instance, they can learn about Romania’s national and natural parks as well as other protected natural areas, and can receive advice and recommendations about specific areas where they encounter certain species of animals or plants.
The application also includes access to numerous spectacular photos of landscapes, fauna or flora taken by members of Forona (the Organization of Nature Photographers in Romania).
Teachers can recommend the app to their students as a fun tool for geography or natural science classes, given the new Quiz, which uses animated characters to reveal nature’s secrets. The quiz consists of three game modes: campaign, habitats and multimedia.
The Wild Romania/România Sălbatică project was born in 2010 at the initiative of nature photographer Dan Dinu. It represents the largest documentary exploring Romania’s nature and wildlife, launched in 2021.
It has been multi-awarded in national and international festivals, with a photo book printed in 9,000 copies, and the mobile app.
In 2022, the project became an Association, aiming to preserve nature by informing and educating people with the help of photography and documentary film.
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