Critterpedia Media

The Critterpedia platform has had quite a lot of media coverage recently with its one-of-a-kind All-in-One Toolkit for Outdoor Exploration. From CSIRO, to Wisdom Gaming, to SingularityU, to Ignite Alliance to Advance Queensland. Read below for a deeper insight in to the Critterpedia media coverage that is hitting the headlines at the moment.

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Critterpedia – 10th August 2022

The Red Bulletin | Critterpedia Killer App

7th December 2020 | The deadliest thing about venomous creatures is our ignorance about them. The mobile AI data plans to change that and restore our harmony with nature…[Read on}.

Nights with John Stanley – 2GB

Interview with Murray Scarce | Co-founder, Critterpedia

Have you ever seen a snake or spider and wondered “what specific species is that”? Well, wonder no longer.

Critterpedia is an upcoming app that will make identifying insects easier than ever. Using Artificial Intelligence, you can take a picture of a spider or snake, and it will tell you what species it is and some general information about the animal.

Murray Scarce, Co-CEO of Critterpedia, joins John Stanley to speak on exactly how the app works and when we could be able to access it.

Drive with Mark Levy

Interview with Nic Scarce – Co-founder of Critterpedia

Drive with Mark Levy - 2GB

by Mark Levy

Breakfast with Sammy J

ABC Radio Melbourne

Interview with Murray Scarce – Co-founder of Critterpedia

Breakfast with Sammy J

by Sammy J

Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (currently referred to on-air due to sponsorship reasons as The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky) is a radio programme hosted by broadcaster Chris Evans in the United Kingdom.

5th August 2020: Critterpedia was discussed on the show by Chris

Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK

by Chris Evans

Critterpedia: The snakes and spiders identification app that could save lives.

Critterpedia, being jointly developed by the CSIRO, will help people identify Australian wildlife, with a focus on our venomous friends, starting with snakes and spiders….

Murray and Nic Scarce are now based on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

But in 2014, after moving from Sydney to Wollongong, they found there were a significant number of venomous animals in their new home city.

The couple came up with the idea for Critterpedia while Nic’s mother was visiting from Britain…..

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As someone living in Australia… thank you.

“Maybe a dozen times since I arrived I’ve uploaded a picture of a gnarly looking spider to the internet, and fearfully asked, “will this thing kill me?”

At one point I asked myself: Why the hell hasn’t someone invented an app to identify spiders.

Thankfully it now exists: Meet Critterpedia. Critterpedia is a collaboration between creators Nic and Murray Scarce and Australia’s National Science Agency, CSIRO……. “

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Your Afternoon

With Helen Shields

Interview with Murray Scarce – Co-founder of Critterpedia

Vice Media Australia

“Upload a photo of a spider to Critterpedia and the app will tell you whether or not you should run…….”

“Critterpedia can create a world where people of all ages, backgrounds and status can appreciate and respect our environment, and where we and animals can peacefully coexist.“

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CSIRO & Critterpedia Collaboration - Critterpedia Media

Data61 Algorithm

This AI-powered platform is a ‘Instant ID for animal identification’

“The visual differences between two species can sometimes be quite subtle, and so a great deal of training data is needed to adequately identify critters,” explains project lead and Data61 researcher, Dr Matt Adcock……”

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“Meet the Co-Founders Nic and Murray Scarce of @critterpediaapp who have created a new innovative app for Australian Wildlife Awareness, Safety and Education Hub!

Critterpedia is a valued Ignite client for innovative grants, tax compliance and bookkeeping. Nic and Murray have also recently attended a SU Bootcamp with our friends @singularityuaustralia and are feeling inspired for the year ahead.“

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SingularityU Australia

CSIROScope

“A collaboration with Data61 is seeing the construction of a tool that uses machine learning and citizen science to take the guesswork out of bug spotting.Enter: Critterpedia………..”

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“In June, we ran our bootcamp virtually and Nic and Murray Scarce, the co-founders of an innovative Australia’s Educational Wildlife Awareness and Safety Hub @critterpediaapp shared their experience of the bootcamp below.”

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SingularityU Australia

Australasian Arachnological Society

“With the help of advisors including Robert Whyte and a further 29 of Australia’s top spider and snake experts, Critterpedia has been able to jam-pack their platform with all kinds of awareness, safety and educational tools…..“

Australasian Arachnological Magazine | Edition 89

Written by Robert Whyte

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“Tapping into #AI, their #innovative #tech platform uses #MachineLearning to identify and learn about some #Aus most venomous critters!

We caught up with the team to find how he #AdvanceQld Female Founders program helped them pivot and continue their innovation journey.” http://ow.ly/LQ7K50A1kti

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“Critterpedia are a #QLD

#business with a passion for wildlife. Tapping in to #AI their #innovative

platform…..”

Queensland Tourism Development

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Queensland Tourism Development

"As CEO and Founder of Everledger, I have a deep appreciation of building companies that are addressing challenges we face in society and applaud Nic and Murray for their dedication and passion in bringing Critterpedia to market.”

Leanne Kemp, Queensland Chief Entrepreneur

" We look forward to seeing Critterpedia become a well trusted and household name in the identification, education and awareness of the wonderful spiders and snakes of Australia. "

Advance Queensland | Queensland Government | Impact Innovation

"Critterpedia has gone from strength to strength with reputable multinational organisations, government departments, and people from all walks of life, backing their venture.

Colin Kinner Founder and CEO, Startup Onramp

“This is a great concept for an app that will be useful to many people in a lot of different ways.”

Dr. Lance Otto, GP & Acute Care Hospital Doctor

"I strongly believe the features of Critterpedia will be beneficial to all members of community globally. I think this app should be a staple for all!!”

Luke Martin, Queensland Ambulance Service Paramedic

“Our pre-school children would really benefit from this app; with such a fun way of teaching them about Australia’s insects, spiders and snakes.”

Kylie Turnbull, Centre Director, Goodstart Robina Groves

"Critterpedia has been successful in securing CSIRO Kick-Start funding for this project and CSIRO’s Data61 is looking forward to collaborating on a machine learning engine for automated species identification."

CSIRO’S Data61

"Fascinating app - my office looks forward to meeting with you in Canberra - Bridget”

Senator Bridget McKenzie | Nationals Senator for Victoria | Leader of the Nationals in the Senate