r/animalid
This subreddit helps users identify animal species from pictures, videos, audio or calls, tracks, dens, scat, etc. All ID requests should…
How to think about r/animalid
This community is dedicated to helping individuals identify various animal species through visual and auditory cues, such as pictures, videos, and sounds. Members share their observations and seek assistance in recognizing animals based on specific details, including location. The community emphasizes educational and legal advice, fostering a supportive environment for wildlife enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Notably, it does not cater to domestic animal breeds or insects, setting clear boundaries for discussions.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from casual nature lovers to serious wildlife enthusiasts, including students, researchers, and outdoor adventurers. The vibe is generally inquisitive and supportive, with members eager to share knowledge and learn from each other. They care deeply about wildlife conservation and education, often seeking to deepen their understanding of animal behavior and ecology.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes clear images or videos of animals accompanied by specific location details. Posts are expected to be informative, with members providing constructive and educational comments. Requests for identification that lack clarity or do not follow community guidelines are often downvoted. The posting frequency is moderate, with a steady flow of new identification requests and discussions.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is generally unwelcome. Authentic engagement can occur through sharing educational content related to wildlife conservation or animal behavior, provided it aligns with community interests. Brands might consider collaborating with knowledgeable members to create informative posts or resources that benefit the community. However, any promotional intent should be subtle and genuinely helpful to avoid backlash.
Top keywords
What r/animalid talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/TheGothDragon
- u/IdyllicSafeguard
- u/saisisunpseudo
- u/Chainsawaddict
- u/JiveChicken00
- u/CarpenterJust8489
- u/SameItem
- u/bigbrompton
- u/code-surfer
- u/MiniVoodooDoll
- u/CottageCoreCowboy_
- u/ilovepuppers77
- u/BeardiesRule112
- u/AbeLincolns_Ghost
- u/_Not_A_Fed_
- u/SoccerNinja
- u/Turbulent_Ad_2774
- u/Apprehensive-Loan944
- u/monkey_quest
- u/tweakybiff
- u/popularfiction
- u/gnome_in_the_woods
- u/phillyphilly423
- u/apstamp45
- u/ActualPimpHagrid
- u/PhoenixFlames1992
- u/KarlosKarlisimo
- u/hissingfaunas
- u/ihaveredditaswell
- u/liggitylia
- u/Bellman276
- u/PrimalPagan33
- u/learningdash
- u/SuperNerdEric
- u/Teapots-Happen
- u/sbrueding
- u/Aberyn
- u/Thump-Obligation
- u/jpoluikis
- u/Lego_Illuminati
- u/cwkewish
- u/Freebritneyasap
- u/Arch2000
- u/j_o_r__d_a_n
- u/ku3ah
- u/R0enick27
- u/ricardohead666
- u/Csimiami
- u/Anonymous_pothead_
- u/Ooga_Mcbooga
- u/i_enjoy_music_n_stuf
- u/Accomplished_Jump444
- u/pizzagirl13
- u/sharkmew
- u/NinjaBonobo1401
- u/seldom_r
- u/Electronic_Pause2621
- u/stannya
- u/CleanthesPupil
- u/training_tortoises
- u/Common-Fun1026
- u/Whole_Tart3159
- u/DefiantSatisfaction
- u/duskyxlops
- u/PinkPoofyThingy
- u/RottenPP777
- u/WorkingHorse1127
- u/hawkmothdust
- u/fledermoyz
- u/Joel336
- u/Key-Nectarine-7874
- u/Ecstatic_Conflict621
- u/blueberrybunny24
- u/woodsciguy
- u/Born_Gur_9691
- u/Living_Variation316
- u/Killshadow19
- u/LordThatCantBeTrue
- u/Daylily-14
- u/BusinessMan42
- u/CrossP
- u/Awkward-Stand-2949
- u/jesswr17
- u/TravAndAlex
- u/FogHawk
- u/unkleDadBod
- u/Tall-Remote3112
- u/Ok_Screen_320
- u/Weak-Hunter1800
- u/GingerShrimp40
- u/Extension_Sea_7526
- u/MR_Wibbler
- u/Strange_Aria
- u/abuelitohank
- u/Dord_Live
- u/Ashamed-Inspection47
- u/ProfessionalAccess68
- u/gayasswater
- u/00Keva00
By votes
- u/fledermoyz
- u/Joel336
- u/Key-Nectarine-7874
- u/Ecstatic_Conflict621
- u/blueberrybunny24
- u/woodsciguy
- u/bigbrompton
- u/SameItem
- u/Born_Gur_9691
- u/Living_Variation316
- u/Killshadow19
- u/LordThatCantBeTrue
- u/Daylily-14
- u/[deleted]
- u/BusinessMan42
- u/GingerShrimp40
- u/CrossP
- u/Awkward-Stand-2949
- u/TheGothDragon
- u/jesswr17
- u/TravAndAlex
- u/FogHawk
- u/unkleDadBod
- u/Ok_Screen_320
- u/Tall-Remote3112
- u/Weak-Hunter1800
- u/CottageCoreCowboy_
- u/Extension_Sea_7526
- u/MR_Wibbler
- u/Strange_Aria
- u/abuelitohank
- u/Dord_Live
- u/code-surfer
- u/Ashamed-Inspection47
- u/ProfessionalAccess68
- u/gayasswater
- u/00Keva00
- u/raineyducks
- u/isqueezedameatball
- u/Melodic-Possession52
- u/_Not_A_Fed_
- u/witheringsyncopation
- u/Hootnany
- u/MiniVoodooDoll
- u/ilovepuppers77
- u/panzaiii_
- u/TheBetterTwin12
- u/IronPhoenix316
- u/Carp12C
- u/saints_chyc
- u/RainbowLightbulb3
- u/rollingoutside
- u/trusty_terrier
- u/hpfama
- u/fookinhellguy
- u/RelativeBitter3981
- u/Due_Ad4647
- u/Big-_D
- u/East_Designer6180
- u/SteveNotSteveNot
- u/420goattaog
- u/AbeLincolns_Ghost
- u/BeardiesRule112
- u/jonahlew
- u/Double_Barracuda2842
- u/Cautious_Pangolin627
- u/WhiteHeterosexualGuy
- u/beesvw
- u/TyrannosaurusSquatch
- u/xavblaze
- u/sfbabs
- u/awooogaa
- u/LongBeachIslandLife
- u/SGTDanny_8
- u/Feeling-Musician6070
- u/tweakybiff
- u/redjacqal
- u/thndr_61
- u/Celestinum_Finale
- u/oklahomajess96
- u/whatsmarrypoppin
- u/thelittlestvampyre
- u/trNk27
- u/EducatedSavage00
- u/Magicsoftheforest
- u/PIayer_2_
- u/SoccerNinja
- u/Otherwise_Ad_508
- u/BrandanMentch
- u/mdota1
- u/SilvaAvis
- u/Twistblank
- u/UnsurePeasant
- u/Additional_Avocado98
- u/mcgilla7
- u/thejapaneseh0use
- u/Dr_Bmily_Snoobs
- u/swervyq
- u/Nd2Roam
- u/Hippiechick666
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/skunkangel
- u/Altruistic-Eye-1024
- u/teresarowe71
- u/FinallydamnLDnat5
- u/Mustelafan
- u/rjh2000
- u/OkWest7035
- u/voodoodog23
- u/OneHumanPeOple
- u/W_AS-SA_W
- u/sherrifayemoore
- u/Kooky_Werewolf6044
- u/lonely_doll8
- u/Prestigious-Cost-524
- u/doofus_magoo
- u/Lizzardking666
- u/Simcoe1269
- u/Sparopal11
- u/Hillybilly64
- u/shpoigle
- u/Cluefuljewel
- u/zeus6793
- u/Cheweydewey123
- u/JMaAtAPMT
- u/BeautifulCreature529
- u/morbidwoman
- u/RicoRave
- u/shapesize
- u/Thisisthewaymando187
- u/PipocaComNescau
- u/BabserellaWT
- u/Mcgarnicle_
- u/1963ALH
- u/AD480
- u/Booksonly666
- u/sfryman63
- u/EscapeDue3064
- u/Double_Reward230
- u/CraftyNeighborhood84
- u/Difficult-Prompt3825
- u/Somerset76
- u/bigdaddyratt
- u/golemgosho
- u/kmarspi
- u/Ukenstein
- u/3milyBlazze
- u/stylusxyz
- u/mookormyth
- u/soberdude1
- u/mommabull
- u/spagyrum
- u/udo3
- u/Babygirlaura-50
- u/Known-Programmer-611
- u/Xanthyon1313
- u/oevadle
- u/ProfessionalAccess68
- u/joesphisbestjojo
- u/moralmeemo
- u/leonardob0880
- u/Full_Disk_1463
- u/KazeoLion
- u/abiwoods101
- u/Glittering-Ad-4120
- u/1NegativePerson
- u/Kingofkovai
- u/cerebraldormancy
- u/otterg1955
- u/Thoth-long-bill
- u/Tridimit
- u/Slammogram
- u/1blueShoe
- u/Entropy1010102
- u/29again
- u/Aalmo93
- u/Kaaaaack626
- u/Historical_Debt1516
- u/No-Quarter4321
- u/Blazers2882
- u/greenthumb420247
- u/SpringNo7500
- u/Grouchy_Art_9271
- u/Kleetok
- u/Super420Gremlin
- u/Chemical-Tradition41
- u/3_littlemonkeys
- u/gooplom88
- u/Sea_Design_7104
- u/Beautiful-Ad3198
- u/spiderfalls
- u/Majestic_Score_2217
- u/Contamminated
- u/tzweezle
- u/Significant-Ad-5073
- u/Best_Pollution6847
- u/lovepetz223
- u/Derpatron_
- u/Ok_Swordfish_947
- u/Gen-Jinjur
By votes
- u/skunkangel
- u/iamsuchanegg
- u/[deleted]
- u/kmarspi
- u/thesparrohawk
- u/Hillybilly64
- u/rowan_ash
- u/CryptidFiles
- u/FurryTabbyTomcat
- u/SandakinTheTriplet
- u/Acrobatic-Ad-8095
- u/Monster_Voice
- u/rjh2000
- u/MamaBirdJay
- u/HandsomeGoodbody
- u/henwyfe
- u/HardToDestroyRetard
- u/Foxfire417
- u/Likely_thory_
- u/The_Card_Father
- u/PipocaComNescau
- u/CelticCross61
- u/SionOnline
- u/boochyfliff
- u/rubberboyLuffy
- u/Mammoth_Effective_68
- u/Mustelafan
- u/NirvanaWhore
- u/Phenix6071
- u/simonbrown27
- u/Rat_Burger7
- u/ClipzFaLL
- u/Landopedia
- u/Terminallyelle
- u/Impressive_Line7974
- u/Killshadow19
- u/CarcassPeddler
- u/mittenknittin
- u/StrangeVioletRed
- u/triviaqueen
- u/Avrgnerd
- u/treetree1984
- u/Tentacle_Panties
- u/OneHumanPeOple
- u/Careless-Trifle9465
- u/my_dear_director
- u/nyet-marionetka
- u/AdRepulsive7699
- u/retarded_kilroy
- u/Southern_Ad1360
- u/WebFinancial8650
- u/lumberjackedcanadian
- u/PokemonPioneer
- u/Oedipus_TyrantLizard
- u/tranquilo666
- u/staceyleeS47
- u/vandranessa
- u/Grievous4455
- u/LordThatCantBeTrue
- u/WoodsColt
- u/rollingoutside
- u/Southern_Name_9119
- u/strawberrymiillk
- u/CrimblyBinger
- u/mewumu
- u/Sea-Veterinarian3547
- u/panzaiii_
- u/Brilliant_Shine2247
- u/Ok_Screen_320
- u/Itcallsmyname
- u/Quiet-Try4554
- u/NeatFilm2840
- u/BusinessMan42
- u/Jin825
- u/Nezar97
- u/Coc0tte
- u/Living_Variation316
- u/bwaredaVorpalHare
- u/pegasuspish
- u/Ashamed-Inspection47
- u/dingus_berry_jones
- u/ExtinctFauna
- u/OpheliaPaine
- u/Weary_Barber_7927
- u/Traumagatchi
- u/unkleDadBod
- u/BrainQuilt
- u/crow917
- u/bureaucrat47
- u/aquagerbil
- u/BearRiver35
- u/Ancient-Series2659
- u/TheGothDragon
- u/xelay1
- u/Marmom_of_Marman
- u/Stayupbraj
- u/IronPhoenix316
- u/CountBacula322079
- u/MelinaOfMyphrael
- u/57mmShin-Maru
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FAQ
r/animalid — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/animalid have?
r/animalid has approximately 322,130 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/animalid created?
r/animalid was created on August 24, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/animalid about?
This community is dedicated to helping individuals identify various animal species through visual and auditory cues, such as pictures, videos, and sounds. Members share their observations and seek assistance in recognizing animals based on specific details, including location. The community emphasizes educational and legal advice, fostering a supportive environment for wildl…
What subreddits are similar to r/animalid?
Communities similar to r/animalid include r/whatisthisanimal, r/entomology, r/whatsthisbird, r/insects, r/whatsthissnake.
Who are the most active posters on r/animalid?
The most frequent posters on r/animalid include u/[deleted], u/TheGothDragon, u/IdyllicSafeguard.
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