iNaturalist

Citizen-science wildlife observations with species identification and mapping.

iNaturalist API is a free Science & Math API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication: None required
HTTPS: Yes
CORS: Yes
Category: Science & Math

Visit documentation ↗api.inaturalist.org

About iNaturalist API

Provider: iNaturalist API
Website: api.inaturalist.org ↗

Details from api.inaturalist.org.

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iNaturalist API FAQ

Who provides the iNaturalist API?

The iNaturalist API is provided by iNaturalist API (api.inaturalist.org).

Is the iNaturalist API free?

Yes. The iNaturalist API is listed in the Science & Math category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the iNaturalist API require an API key?

No. The iNaturalist API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the iNaturalist API from the browser?

Yes. The iNaturalist API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the iNaturalist API support HTTPS?

Yes. The iNaturalist API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.