Zoology is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals.

The word zoology comes from Greek Ζωο, zoo ("animal"), and λογος, -logy ("study").

Branches of biology relevant to zoology

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Penguins = canaries in a coal mine
Joni Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:14:31 -0000
I always loved the song “Canary in a Coal Mine” by the Police: First to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect Your sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect You live your life like a canary in a coalmine You get so dizzy even walking in a straight line Now the first line of the song and [...]
Flip and tumble a reusable bag right into your shopping habits
Joni Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:25:37 -0000
I love these Flip and Tumble bags that hold a lot but fold up into a ball so you can take them anywhere… less bags in the landfills, and more importantly, fewer plastic bags floating around in the sea. A bag that’s designed for those of us who only seem to remember our reusable bags the [...]
Is climate change for real? NASA website says yes!
Joni Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:23:06 -0000
I’ve only just scratched the surface of this new website on global warming from NASA, but wow is it impressive. I was just trying to figure out how I can convince my staunchly Republican/conservative father that it’s time he admit it - global warming is real. Naturally he thinks it’s a tree-hugging liberal notion, [...]
Bluefin tuna finally extinct: “Well worth it,” say sushi fans
Joni Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:33:52 -0000
I loved this satrical article in: the Ethicurean: Chew the Right Thing. Yes, yes it’s satire, and funny - but not - because it’s close to the truth. Here’s a humorous excerpt: Nibbling from trays of sushi containing realistic-looking tuna substitutes such as raw beef and watermelon, guests acknowledged a debt of gratitude to the delicious [...]
Caribbean Monk Seal Declared Extinct
Joni Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:50:36 -0000
This is the first seal whose extinction is attributed specifically to human causes. I’m afraid the cousins of the Caribbean monk seals, the Hawaiian monk seal and the Mediterranean monk seals, are next. The word “extinct” is so upsetting. It’s final. When it becomes reality, like for the Caribbean Monk Seal, the word is like a [...]
Health alert - “Eating shark fin is tantamount to self-poisoning”
Joni Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:48:34 -0000
Health Alert Over Shark Fin Consumption May 9, 2008 Release from: Nickkita Lau The Standard (Hong Kong) The use of shark fin as a delicacy was once a hot ecological issue with local environmentalists forcing Disneyland to drop the popular soup from its menus. Now, shark fin may also present a health hazard, based on a survey that showed eight [...]

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