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The zoologist is delighted by the differences between animals, whereas the physiologist would like all animals to work in fundamentally the same way ― Alan Hodgkin

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Why is Zoology Important to Us?

Students who spend hours studying it may be asking why zoology is important. It doesn’t concern people, so what practical uses does it have? It’s a legitimate question. For those who are asking why, here are the answers.

To Appreciate Nature

If you don’t know anything about animals or biology, nature seems to be just about chaos. Everything seems to happen at random. But once you study the life cycles and food chain, you’ll have a better understanding of nature’s handiworks.When you look at the subject, you learn why animals behave this way or that way. It makes one admire nature even more. The reason why zoology is important is that it gives you the opportunity…

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 Why is Zoology Important to Us?

If you don’t know anything about animals or biology, nature seems to be just about chaos. Everything seems to happen at random. But once you study the life cycles and food chain, you’ll have a better understanding of nature’s handiworks.

International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

The ICZN provides and regulates a uniform system of zoological nomenclature ensuring that every animal has a unique and universally accepted scientific name. The maintenance of international standards in animal nomenclature is the unique role of the Commission. It is not the role of the Commission to become involved in taxonomic issues except where they have nomenclatural implications.

International Society of Zoological Sciences

The International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit membership-based organization of professionals and aims to promote zoology by improving communication between zoologists and zoological organizations; increase the availability of resources needed to conduct zoological research; and promote co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between different fields of zoology.

American Society of Mammalogists

Members of the Society have always had a strong interest in the public good, and this is reflected in their involvement in providing information for public policy, resources management, conservation, and education.

Chicago Zoological Society

The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.

Frankfurt Zoological Society

The vision of FZS is a world where wildlife and wild places are cherished and conserved in recognition of both their intrinsic worth and economic importance for present and future generations.

International Cryptozoology Museum

The world's only cryptozoology museum is located at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine

Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales

The Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales' (RZS NSW) main focus is to foster the study and conservation of Australia's unique native fauna.

Swiss Zoological Society

The Swiss Zoological Society, SZS, was founded during the last years of the 19th century in connection with the Revue Suisse de Zoologie. It aims at promoting and stimulating original scientific research in all fields of zoology, at facilitating the interaction among particularly young zoologists, and at supporting the publication of new findings.

Zoological Association of America

As part of its core mission, ZAA accredits professional zoological facilities. ZAA accreditation is predicated on promoting the highest standards of animal welfare, as well as public and staff safety. Our accreditation standards meet or exceed all accepted industry standards and federal requirements. Our safety record is the best of any of the major zoological trade associations.

Zoological Society of Japan

The 21st century is indeed the age of zoological science. The Zoological Society of Japan shall endeavor to ensure that every one of its members takes hold of these trends and develops their studies founded on the "spirit of inquiry".

Zoological Society of London

Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats.

Zoological Society of Southern Africa

The Zoological Society of Southern Africa (ZSSA) represents all researchers and practitioners in the field of zoology. This page is open to anyone, including professional zoologists, students and interested members of the public.

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