Zoology:The Basic Branches of Animal Species

By Imogen Rayne, published Sep 05, 2007
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The study of the animal's behavior has lead to the well known theory of "natural selection". Therefore, each animal has a personality needs that must be met, in order to survive in nature or in captivity. Most zoologists believe that studying animals and their behavior, can teach us a lot about the humans and their behavior. Some noticeable zoologists are Aristotle, Charles Darwin, Jeff Corwin, or Steve and Terry Irwin of the Australia Zoo.

These scientists are studying their breeding habits, personality traits, and what they eat on a daily basis. The zoologist actually studies the animal's home, in their own habitat or in captivity at a zoo or other place. Zoology was first studied by British and German laboratories, in the nineteenth century.

Many scientists study the theory of "natural history", which was researched by passionate scientists. Each one strived to become one with the animals and always treat them with respect and compassion.

Their work and passion is allowing us to understand the animal's behavior in social situations. The zoologists are learning how animals relate to their own kind, to other animals, and to humans. By learning how they are raising their offspring, wildlife organizations can save many wounded animals.

A Zoologist jobs are very important and many zoos hire them to take care of the animals. They study how animals act, when they are friendly or when they feel threatened.

There are many classifications of animals that are being studied by scientists, who are called zoologists. Most spiders are classified separate from insects, since their anatomy is built differently. Some zoologist study Paleontology, in order to learn what extinct animals and fossils were like, when they roamed the earth. Others study the Entomology, which is learning about insects and their behaviors.

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Very good overview. Helpful for career planners.

Posted on 01/09/2008 at 8:01:56 AM

 
Interesting aricle. I'm always intersted in learning more about animals. Thank you!

Posted on 09/19/2007 at 4:09:00 PM

 
This was neat, interesting... I enjoyed. ;)

Posted on 09/14/2007 at 1:09:00 PM

 
Good review of zoology! :)

Posted on 09/05/2007 at 10:09:00 AM

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