Zoology

You’ve probably heard of this term if you studied Biology in secondary school. So, now What is Zoology? Let’s take a look at a good definition of this branch of Biology.

Zoology (also known as animal science) is the branch of biology devoted to the study of animal life. It covers areas ranging from the structure of organisms to the subcellular unit of life. … Zoology is both descriptive and analytical. It can be approached either as basic science or as applied science.

Zoology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. The term is derived from Ancient Greek ζῷον, zōion, and λόγος, logos.

When we talk of Zoologists (Those who have a good mastery of Zoology), Darwin is, by far, the most famous of all the zoologists on this list. This English scientist is best known for his groundbreaking book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, published in the 19th century.

Since zoologists study animals in both their natural habitats and in man-made environments, such as zoos and aquariums, they’re able to get a deeper understanding of species and their needs. This makes them experts in developing ways to conserve and protect endangered species.

Zoologists can also conduct experiments with animals in different settings in order to study their behaviour. They may also observe and collect other data, such as reproduction habits, migration patterns, diseases, and habitats to gain a deeper understanding of a species.

Further reading:

1. Wikipedia
2. UoPeople
3. About Bioscience