Zoology: The Science and Study of Animals

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Zoology: The Science and Study of Animals Welcome to the Animals / Wildlife Newsletter, a weekly newsletter published by About.com's Animals / Wildlife website. For more about animals and wildlife, be sure to stop by the growing library of animal profiles. Laura Klappenbach Animals & Wildlife Expert Zoology: The Science and Study of Animals   Zoology is the study of animals, a complex discipline that draws upon a diverse body of scientific observation and theory. It can be broken down into numerous sub-disciplines: ornithology (the study of birds), primatology (the study of primates), ichthyology (the study of fish), and entomology (the study of insects), to name a few. READ NOW Scientific Method: How To Study The Natural World   The scientific method is a series of steps scientists take to acquire, test, and describe the natural world. The scientific menthod enables scientists to formulate hypotheses based on observations of the real world, test those hypotheses, and ultimately develop theories based on the evidence that is gathered. READ NOW The Working Zoologist   Do you ever wonder how to employ your interest in animals and wildlife? This article examines some of the career paths that you might consider, from animal behaviorists to zoo keepers to wildlife educators and beyond. READ NOW What is Evolution - An Introduction to Evolution   Evolution is change over time. Under this broad definition, evolution can refer to a variety of changes that occur over time—the uplifting of mountains, the erosion of riverbeds, or the creation of new species. READ NOW Featured Articles • Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Eylau • 10 Interesting Tungsten Element Facts • Biography of Dmitri Mendeleev - Inventor of the Periodic Table • Geology of Antarctica • What Is a Complete Predicate in English Grammar? • Splendor in Medieval Africa • Easy Way To Fix a Dried Out Sharpie • H.G. Wells on How to Begin an Essay Advertisement About Animals & Wildlife  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Animals & Wildlife newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.