RandomFox

Overview

RandomFox serves random fox photos as JSON — a tiny, keyless API that’s a fun alternative to the usual dog/cat picture APIs. Great for demos, random-image widgets, and animal-themed projects.

Quick Start

A random fox (verified live):

curl "https://randomfox.ca/floof/"

{"image": "https://randomfox.ca/images/52.jpg", "link": "https://randomfox.ca/52/"}

Use the image URL directly in an <img> tag:

<img src="https://randomfox.ca/images/52.jpg" alt="A random fox">

Authentication

None — keyless.

Rate Limits & Notes

• Free and open; no documented hard limit — be polite.
• The image field is the direct photo URL (hotlink-friendly); link points to the fox’s detail page.
• Images are hosted on randomfox.ca itself.
• CORS isn’t guaranteed — for browser widgets, proxy through your server if needed.

FAQ

Is RandomFox free? Yes — free and keyless.

Can I hotlink the images? Yes — the image URL is meant to be used directly.

Are there other animal APIs? This site lists dog.ceo (dogs), The Cat/Dog APIs, and more under the Animals category.