Movebank API
Overview
Movement and Migration data of animals
Movebank is an animals 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
- Category
- Animals
Questions
Does the Movebank API need an API key?
No. The Movebank 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 Movebank API from the browser?
Yes. The Movebank API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the Movebank API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Movebank API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Movebank API?
Other Animals APIs include Axolotl, IUCN, HTTP Cat, Cats, WoRMS.
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API key
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