Good questions.
Clear answers.
From free camera submissions and streaming requirements to animal welfare and WildWorld-TV permissions, here are the things camera operators and viewers ask most.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to add my wildlife camera?
No. Submitting an eligible public YouTube wildlife livestream to WildWorld is free. All cameras still need a safety and content review. Planned managed streaming and equipment services will be optional and may have separate fees.
Do I need a YouTube livestream?
For now, yes. The camera submission form accepts an existing public YouTube livestream URL. We are developing WildWorld Bridge for compatible IP cameras that need help streaming. The Bridge service is not yet available.
Does WildWorld take ownership of my stream?
No. You keep your equipment, YouTube account and ownership rights. WildWorld presents the public stream after review. Any separate WildWorld-TV redistribution requires additional operator permission.
What does the optional WildWorld-TV checkbox mean?
When checked, you confirm that you are authorized to let WildWorld include and rebroadcast your camera feed in rotating WildWorld-TV programs, including planned external live platforms. Your camera does not automatically enter TV: WildWorld must approve it and explicitly enable TV. If you leave it unchecked, free catalogue listing is still possible.
Can I change or withdraw WildWorld-TV permission?
Yes. Contact WildWorld’s team or the operator managing your listing to withdraw TV rebroadcast permission. We will disable it in the camera's administration settings. Removing a stream from our service cannot retract copies already made by external platforms.
Will you publish my camera's exact location?
Not by default. Our world map usually uses stable randomized positions within a broad country region. Exact coordinates are used only if publishing them is explicitly authorized and safe for wildlife. You never need to submit sensitive nesting-site GPS coordinates to join.
What wildlife cameras are accepted?
Independent streams of wildlife living in natural settings may be considered. We review filming methods, safety, permission to share the stream and the potential for identifying vulnerable animal sites. A submission can be declined.
Can I use an RTSP IP camera?
Yes, but the website cannot yet accept a raw private RTSP address through the public form. You can currently stream from your IP camera to your own YouTube Live channel and submit that URL. Our camera guides explain common RTSP/RTMP capabilities and limitations.
Which camera brands are compatible with WildWorld Bridge?
Our camera library lists RTSP candidates from Dahua, Reolink, Axis, Hikvision, TP-Link and other makers. Manufacturer RTSP support is not proof of completed WildWorld Bridge certification. Some battery-powered and mobile cameras expose no standalone RTSP feed.
Is the WildWorld Bridge downloadable yet?
No. The software image, customer accounts and automated managed publishing are still under development. The website's Bridge page explains the intended service without offering a fake download.
Is every camera actually live 24/7?
No. A published camera may be offline, unavailable or temporarily dark. WildWorld does not yet independently verify continuous live status for every stream. Playback also depends on YouTube and the camera operator.
What if a stream shows a sensitive animal location?
Wildlife welfare takes priority. Cameras that could reveal or disturb vulnerable nests, dens or habitats may be refused, paused or removed. Operators are encouraged to review backgrounds and metadata before sharing.
Looking for model-by-model instructions? Visit our camera compatibility and setup library.
Have a wildlife camera already running?
Sharing it with the WildWorld community is free, and you can decide separately whether to allow WildWorld-TV programs.