zoologist
Studies living creatures
A zoologist is a scientist who studies animals—their biology, behavior, physiology, and classification.
The work ranges from fieldwork observing wildlife in natural habitats to laboratory research on animal genetics or anatomy.
The zoologist spent three years tracking elephant migration patterns across the savanna.
Study of animal conduct
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
predation · migration · territoriality · sociality · grooming · communication · aggression · reproduction
Science of mammals
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
- ichthyologyScientific study of piscine life
- entomologyStudy of insects
primatology · arachnology · protozoology · wildlife · fauna · species · vertebrates · invertebrates
Research conducted on location
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
tagging · tracking · laboratory · microscopy · necropsy · specimen · documentation · radio collar
British naturalist, species theorist
- LinnaeusFather of modern taxonomy
- Jane GoodallBritish primatologist, Gombe pioneer
- Konrad LorenzFather of ethology
- E.O. WilsonBiologist of social insects
At risk of extinction
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
reintroduction · sanctuary · poaching · captive breeding · wildlife corridors · species recovery · genetic diversity · invasive species
Systematic grouping by traits
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- familyRelated people together
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
phylum · nomenclature · binomial · systematics · cladistics · phylogeny · morphology · anatomy
Tank for keeping fish
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- menagerieCollection of exotic creatures
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
natural history museum · wildlife reserve · research station · university · laboratory · field station · rehabilitation center · safari park
ethology
Study of animal conduct
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
foraging · predation · migration · territoriality · sociality · grooming · communication · aggression · reproduction · parenting
mammalogy
Science of mammals
- ornithologyScientific study of birds
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
- ichthyologyScientific study of piscine life
entomology · primatology · arachnology · protozoology · wildlife · fauna · species · vertebrates · invertebrates · marine
fieldwork
Research conducted on location
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
dissection · tagging · tracking · laboratory · microscopy · necropsy · specimen · documentation · radio collar · camera trap
Darwin
British naturalist, species theorist
- LinnaeusFather of modern taxonomy
- Jane GoodallBritish primatologist, Gombe pioneer
- Konrad LorenzFather of ethology
Dian Fossey · David Attenborough · Steve Irwin · E.O. Wilson
endangered
At risk of extinction
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
extinction · reintroduction · sanctuary · poaching · captive breeding · wildlife corridors · species recovery · genetic diversity · invasive species · endemic species
classification
Systematic grouping by traits
order · phylum · nomenclature · binomial · systematics · cladistics · phylogeny · morphology · anatomy · variation
aquarium
Tank for keeping fish
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- menagerieCollection of exotic creatures
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
vivarium · natural history museum · wildlife reserve · research station · university · laboratory · field station · rehabilitation center · safari park
- Biologistmarine biologist, botanist, ecologist, microbiologist, geneticist
- naturalistsCharles Darwin, naturalist, field researcher, botanist, Carl Linnaeus
- biologistsbiologist, geneticist, molecular biologist, microbiologist, biochemist
- scientistsbiologist, Einstein, anthropologist, Darwin, chemist
- animal scientistsethologist, marine biologist, ornithologist, wildlife biologist, herpetologist
- green careersconservationist, ecologist, environmental scientist, wildlife biologist, marine biologist
zoologistbotanist
One who studies flora
plant scientist · mycologist · microbiologist · virologist · bacteriologist
zoologistpoacher
Unlawful wildlife taker
trophy hunter · vivisectionist · exterminator · pest controller · fur trapper
- zoological parkFacility exhibiting wild animals
- zoological gardenFacility displaying wild animals