Cats API
Overview
Pictures of cats from Tumblr
Cats is an animals API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Animals
Questions
Does the Cats API need an API key?
Yes. The Cats API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the Cats API from the browser?
Not directly. The Cats API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the Cats API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Cats API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Cats API?
Other Animals APIs include Axolotl, IUCN, HTTP Cat, WoRMS, HTTP Dog.
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IUCN
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WoRMS
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