animallinked
Animallinked is a proposed open-data platform that seeks to connect disparate information about animal life through linked data and semantic technologies. It aims to provide an integrated view of species, their traits, distributions, genetics, conservation status, and related media and literature.
The project envisions a collaborative, community-maintained resource, with data curated and linked to external databases to
Technically, animallinked would rely on standards such as Darwin Core for specimen data, taxon concept schemas,
Data sources include natural history collections, biodiversity portals, genomic databases, conservation listings, peer-reviewed literature, and citizen
Applications include biodiversity research, conservation planning, education, and policy analysis. Challenges include ensuring data quality and