Help and support

How to use Little Nature

Little Nature is designed for browsing biological model records, downloading selected model files, and viewing supported models in AR on compatible iPhone and iPad devices.

Browse the catalog

Use categories

Use All, Plants, Animals, and Special filters to narrow the model catalog.

Search by name

Search supports Japanese names, English names, Chinese names, and scientific names where available.

Open details

Tap or click a model card to view category, file size, face count, vertex count, animation status, taxonomy, and source links.

Download and manage models

Download on demand

Model files are not all installed up front. Download only the models you want to inspect or view in AR.

Use Download Manager

Open Download Manager to see saved models, storage usage, and controls for removing local content.

Offline access

Saved models remain available on your device until you delete them in the app or remove the app.

View models in AR

Camera permission

AR viewing requires camera access so the app can place models in your surroundings.

Device support

AR viewing is available on compatible iPhone and iPad devices. Mac is intended for catalog browsing and local content management.

Placement and gestures

When AR is ready, follow the in-app guidance to place the model, then use gestures to move, scale, or rotate it.