Step 1 of 4
What did you see?
Describe the animal as best you can
Photo Guidelines for Documenting This Animal
Essential Photos
Full Body - Side View
Stand to the side and capture the entire body
✓ Shows size, shape, and overall condition
Clear Face Shot
Get eye-level with the animal
✓ Face and eye color are key identifiers
Distinguishing Features
Size Reference
Include Something for Scale
Place hand, coin, or object of known size next to the animal
✓ Helps estimate size from photos
Do's
- • Use natural daylight when possible
- • Get at eye level with the animal
- • Take multiple angles
- • Include close-ups of unique features
- • Ensure photos are in focus
Don'ts
- • No blurry or dark photos
- • Don't use filters
- • Avoid far distance shots
- • Don't include people in the frame
- • No flash reflections in eyes
Found Animal Tip: Be careful not to get too close if the animal seems scared or aggressive. Safety first!