PlaceBear API
Overview
Placeholder bear pictures
PlaceBear 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 PlaceBear API need an API key?
No. The PlaceBear 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 PlaceBear API from the browser?
Yes. The PlaceBear API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the PlaceBear API support HTTPS?
Yes, the PlaceBear API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the PlaceBear API?
Other Animals APIs include Axolotl, IUCN, HTTP Cat, Cats, WoRMS.
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