#zoology

#zoology

The childhood experience of collecting a seal specimen ignited Theodore Roosevelt's passion for zoology, shaping his future as a naturalist and conservationist.

Zookeepers and local residents successfully recovered critically endangered blue-throated macaws that had escaped from London Zoo, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation.

A spotted hyena has been spotted in Egypt for the first time in 5,000 years, highlighting ecological changes.

Mr. Greedy, a 33-year-old African penguin, significantly contributed to his endangered species by fathering 230 descendants and surpassing the average lifespan.

Global warming is causing many animal species to change color, often becoming lighter.

Animal communication differs fundamentally from human language, and expecting similarities is misguided.

Animals exhibit unusual behaviors during solar eclipses, such as breeding, singing odd tunes, or galloping in apparent anxiety.

Recent scientific efforts have been made to rigorously study animals' altered behaviors during solar eclipses.

Female gibbons perform a dance-like style of movement that shares similarities with human dance.

Animals engage in coprophagy as a dietary strategy, challenging traditional disgust associated with feces.

Eggs exemplify unique evolutionary adaptations, reflecting diverse survival strategies across different species.

Arik Kershenbaum's work illuminates animal communication, revealing insights into language evolution relevant to humans.

Zoo Miami welcomed the birth of a rare giant eland calf, contributing to the conservation of this vulnerable species.

A southern pudu fawn has been born at the Queens Zoo, promoting wildlife conservation efforts for this near threatened species.

Two missing blue-throated macaws were found 60 miles away from London Zoo, highlighting the importance of community in wildlife conservation.