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The Cat API API

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Overview

Open API for cat images and breeds

The Cat API is an animals API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Animals

Questions

Does the The Cat API API need an API key?

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

Does the The Cat API API support HTTPS?

Yes, the The Cat API API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the The Cat API API?

Other Animals APIs include Axolotl, IUCN, HTTP Cat, Cats, WoRMS.

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Cat for every HTTP Status

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Cats

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Pictures of cats from Tumblr

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WoRMS

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Authoritative list of marine species names and taxonomy

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