Identify Southern African Mammals from Photos & Field Marks

Kagn is a free AI mammal identification app for Southern Africa. Photograph an animal in the field and get the species, field marks, and habitat notes instantly — plus a lifelist for every mammal you encounter.

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How it works

1
Photograph

Snap the animal — camera trap images, safari shots, and backyard wildlife all work.

2
Identify

Kagn's AI returns top matches with confidence scores and alternative species.

3
Learn & log

Tap any result for the full AI field guide. Add it to your lifelist in one tap.

Featured Southern African species

LionPanthera leo African ElephantLoxodonta africana White RhinocerosCeratotherium simum LeopardPanthera pardus CheetahAcinonyx jubatus African BuffaloSyncerus caffer AardvarkOrycteropus afer Ground PangolinSmutsia temminckii Honey BadgerMellivora capensis KlipspringerOreotragus oreotragus GemsbokOryx gazella Southern Lesser GalagoGalago moholi

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is Kagn's mammal identification?

Kagn uses Gemini 3 Flash constrained to a curated list of Southern African mammals. Photo ID works best for close, clear images. For commonly confused species such as similar-looking antelopes, Kagn shows confidence scores and multiple candidates so you can assess the match.

Can Kagn identify nocturnal mammals or animals from tracks?

Kagn's AI identification works from photos — including camera trap images of nocturnal species. For tracks and scat, you can describe what you see in the AI field guide chat for each species to help narrow down possibilities, though direct track identification is not currently supported.

Does Kagn work offline?

Yes — Kagn is an offline-first PWA. Browse species, check field marks, and view your lifelist without a connection. AI identification requires an internet connection.

What mammal species does Kagn cover?

Kagn's Southern African Mammals pack covers 300+ species including megafauna, marine mammals, bats, rodents, small carnivores, and lesser-known species like aardvark and pangolin. A World Mammals pack covers mammals globally.

Is Kagn free?

Yes — the free tier includes daily identification, lifelist tracking, and AI field guide. Kagn Plus raises daily limits and is available via Gumroad or Google Play.

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