Zoology: Understanding the Animal World

Zoology is the scientific study of animals, but that simple definition
belies the complexity of the discipline. Zoologists study not only
the physical and behavioral characteristics of animals, but their
interactions with their environments and all other life on the planet—
including humans. Their work takes them from laboratories to zoos to
wilderness, from exotic locations to suburban back yards, all in pursuit of
the understanding and preservation of life on Earth.