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iNaturalist API

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Overview

Citizen-science wildlife observations with species identification and mapping

iNaturalist is a science & math API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes

Questions

Does the iNaturalist API need an API key?

No. The iNaturalist API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.

Can I call the iNaturalist API from the browser?

Yes. The iNaturalist API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the iNaturalist API support HTTPS?

Yes, the iNaturalist API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the iNaturalist API?

Other Science & Math APIs include NASA, arXiv, NASA ADS, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, CORE.

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Listed from public-apis (MIT).