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Data Formats

Understanding the various data formats available in the WRTI Wildlife Database for wildlife research, conservation planning, and biodiversity monitoring.

Tabular Data Formats
CSV Format

Comma-separated values for easy data analysis

  • Universal compatibility
  • Lightweight file size
  • R, Python, Excel ready
Excel Format

Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format

  • Multiple worksheets
  • Formatted data
  • Charts and formulas
Business Ready
API Data Formats
JSON Format

JavaScript Object Notation for web applications

  • Web API standard
  • Hierarchical data
  • Real-time updates
API Standard
XML Format

Extensible Markup Language for structured data

  • Rich metadata
  • Schema validation
  • Enterprise systems
Enterprise
Geospatial Data Formats
Shapefile (SHP)

Industry standard for GIS vector data

  • ArcGIS compatible
  • QGIS ready
  • Conservation mapping
GIS Standard
GeoJSON

Web-friendly geographic data format

  • Web mapping
  • Leaflet.js ready
  • Mobile apps
Web Ready
Research & Analysis Formats
R Dataset

Statistical analysis ready

R Ready
SPSS Format

Social science research

SPSS
SQL Dump

Database import/export

Database