This API provides a wealth of information about animals, including data on their taxonomy, characteristics, habitats and behaviors. Designed as a versatile resource, it allows users to seamlessly integrate animal data into their applications, research projects or educational tools.
Taxonomic data includes the complete scientific classification of each animal: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. It also provides common names and notable features, making the information suitable for both scientific and general audiences.
The API provides detailed information on the specific characteristics of each animal, such as diet, reproductive behavior and lifestyle. Users can retrieve data on prey, gestation periods, age at sexual maturity, litter size and life expectancy. In addition, it provides information on social structures, indicating whether an animal is solitary, social or forms pairs.
The API ensures seamless integration into various platforms. Whether for wildlife education, app development or academic research, this API serves as a comprehensive tool for exploring and understanding the diversity of the animal kingdom.
To use this endpoint you must indicate the name of an animal in the parameter.
Animal Information - Endpoint Features
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
name |
[Required] Indicates the name of an animal |
[{"name": "African Bush Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Loxodonta", "scientific_name": "Loxodonta africana africana"}, "locations": ["Africa"], "characteristics": {"prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "name_of_young": "Calf", "group_behavior": "Herd", "estimated_population_size": "300,000", "biggest_threat": "Poaching and habitat loss", "most_distinctive_feature": "Large, rounded ears", "other_name(s)": "African Elephant", "gestation_period": "20 - 24 months", "habitat": "Forest, savannah and flood plains", "predators": "Human, Lion, Hyena", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Diurnal", "common_name": "African Bush Elephant", "number_of_species": "1", "location": "central and southern Africa", "slogan": "Can drink up to 50 gallons a day", "group": "Mammal", "color": "BrownGrey", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "25 mph", "lifespan": "60 - 70 years", "weight": "3,600kg - 5,400kg (7,900lbs - 12,000lbs)", "height": "3m - 3.5m (10ft - 12ft)", "age_of_sexual_maturity": "11 - 20 years", "age_of_weaning": "6 - 18 months"}}, {"name": "African Forest Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Loxodonta", "scientific_name": "Loxodonta cyclotis"}, "locations": ["Africa"], "characteristics": {"prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "name_of_young": "Calf", "group_behavior": "Herd", "estimated_population_size": "200,000", "biggest_threat": "Poaching and habitat loss", "most_distinctive_feature": "Rounded ears and thin, straight tusks", "other_name(s)": "African Elephant", "gestation_period": "22 - 24 months", "habitat": "Forest, savannah and flood plains", "predators": "Human, Lion, Hyena", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Diurnal", "common_name": "African Forest Elephant", "number_of_species": "1", "location": "central and southern Africa", "slogan": "Have large rounded ears to help keep them cool!", "group": "Mammal", "color": "BrownGrey", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "24 mph", "lifespan": "60 - 70 years", "weight": "900kg - 3,000kg (1,984lbs - 6,613lbs)", "height": "2m - 3m (6.6ft - 9.8ft)", "age_of_sexual_maturity": "11 - 20 years", "age_of_weaning": "5 years"}}, {"name": "Asian Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Elephas", "scientific_name": "Elephas maximus"}, "locations": ["Asia"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "distinctive_feature": "Long trunk and large feet", "habitat": "Rainforest and tropical woodland", "predators": "Human, Tiger", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Grass", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "Domesticated for hundreds of years!", "color": "BrownGreyBlack", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "27 mph", "lifespan": "55 - 70 years", "weight": "3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)", "height": "2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft)"}}, {"name": "Borneo Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Elephas", "scientific_name": "Elephas maximus borneensis"}, "locations": ["Asia", "Ocean"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "distinctive_feature": "Long trunk and large feet", "habitat": "Rainforest and tropical woodland", "predators": "Human, Tiger", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Grass", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "The smallest species of elephant!", "color": "BrownGreyBlack", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "27 mph", "lifespan": "55 - 70 years", "weight": "3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)", "height": "2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft)"}}, {"name": "Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae"}, "locations": ["Africa", "Asia"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "distinctive_feature": "Large body size and long trunk", "habitat": "Rainforest and flood plains", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Grass", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "Spends around 22 hours a day eating!", "color": "Grey", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "25 mph", "lifespan": "55 - 70 years", "weight": "3,000kg - 5,400kg (6,500lbs - 12,000lbs)", "height": "2m - 3.6m (7ft - 12ft)"}}, {"name": "Elephant Seal", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Carnivora", "family": "Phocidae", "genus": "Mirounga", "scientific_name": "Mirounga"}, "locations": ["Ocean"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Fish, Squid, Octopus", "distinctive_feature": "Long trunk-like nose and large body", "habitat": "Warm coastal waters close to land", "predators": "Human, Sharks, Killer Whales", "diet": "Carnivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Fish", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "The largest species of seal in the world!", "color": "BrownGreyBlackTan", "skin_type": "Fur", "top_speed": "12 mph", "lifespan": "18 - 22 years", "weight": "900kg - 3,000kg (2,000lbs - 6,000lbs)", "length": "3m - 5m (10ft - 16ft)"}}, {"name": "Elephant Shrew", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Macroscelidea", "family": "Macroscelididae", "genus": "Elephantulus", "scientific_name": "Elephantulus"}, "locations": ["Africa"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Insects, Worms, Spiders", "distinctive_feature": "Long nose and long back legs", "habitat": "Forest, woodland and grassland", "predators": "Snakes, Lizards, Birds of Prey", "diet": "Omnivore", "average_litter_size": "2", "lifestyle": "Solitary", "favorite_food": "Insects", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "Found exclusively on the African continent!", "color": "BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan", "skin_type": "Fur", "top_speed": "8 mph", "lifespan": "2 - 5 years", "weight": "50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz)", "length": "10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in)"}}, {"name": "Indian Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Elephas", "scientific_name": "Elephas maximus indicus"}, "locations": ["Asia"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "distinctive_feature": "Long trunk and large feet", "habitat": "Rainforest and tropical woodland", "predators": "Human, Tiger", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Grass", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "Found throughout south-east Asia!", "color": "BrownGreyBlack", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "27 mph", "lifespan": "55 - 70 years", "weight": "3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)", "height": "2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft)"}}, {"name": "Sri Lankan Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Elephas", "scientific_name": "Elephas Maximus Maximus"}, "locations": ["Asia"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "distinctive_feature": "Long trunk and large feet", "habitat": "Rainforest and tropical woodland", "predators": "Human, Tiger", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Grass", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "Now restricted to a few parks!", "color": "BrownGreyBlack", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "27 mph", "lifespan": "55 - 70 years", "weight": "3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)", "height": "2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft)"}}, {"name": "Sumatran Elephant", "taxonomy": {"kingdom": "Animalia", "phylum": "Chordata", "class": "Mammalia", "order": "Proboscidea", "family": "Elephantidae", "genus": "Elephas", "scientific_name": "Elephas Maximus Sumatranus"}, "locations": ["Asia"], "characteristics": {"main_prey": "Grass, Fruit, Roots", "distinctive_feature": "Long trunk and large feet", "habitat": "Rainforest and tropical woodland", "predators": "Human, Tiger", "diet": "Herbivore", "average_litter_size": "1", "lifestyle": "Herd", "favorite_food": "Grass", "type": "Mammal", "slogan": "Less than 2,000 left in the wild!", "color": "BrownGreyBlack", "skin_type": "Leather", "top_speed": "27 mph", "lifespan": "55 - 70 years", "weight": "3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)", "height": "2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft)"}}]
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/5681/animal+data+api/7403/animal+information?name=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
| Header | Description |
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Authorization
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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