Animals (Zoology)

Learn about animal behavior, biology, habitats, and classifications in this topic. You'll find free and affordable educational apps, games, sites, videos and more to help students of all grade levels learn about zoology, the study of animals, from preschool up to college-level.

What is Animals (Zoology)?

Zoology is the study of animals and their behavior. Scientists who study animals are called zoologists. Zoology is a branch of biology, which is the study of living things.

Zoologists learn about animals by observing them in their natural habitats. They also study animal remains that have been preserved in the fossil record. By studying fossils, zoologists can learn about the evolution of animals and how they have adapted to their changing environments.

Zoologists use their knowledge of animals to help solve problems that humans and animals face. For example, they may help to develop new methods of controlling pests or managing wildlife populations. They may also work to conserve endangered species or to help rehabilitate injured animals.

There is a lot to learn about animals! In zoology, or the study of animals, scientists learn about the classification and anatomy of different animals, their behavior, and how they interact with their ecosystems. This can involve everything from observing animals in the wild to conducting experiments in labs. Often, zoologists work in zoos or other wildlife management facilities, where they help to care for the animals and educate the public about them.

Animals (Zoology) Resources

Let's Learn About Animals

Let's Learn About Animals

Domestic or wild, big or small animals are great objects of interest. Introduce your kids to these friendly beasts. They'll thoroughly enjoy learning about about domestic animals, wild animals, birds, and fish!...

Frogs

Frogs

In this movie, you'll learn about frogs and how these amphibians survive in habitats like ponds, rainforests, and even deserts. Explore the life cycle of these cold-blooded vertebrates as they change from eggs to tadpoles to adult frogs, losing...

Animal Corner

Animal Corner

Dive into the world of animals, discover new species, and learn fascinating facts about their habitats and behaviors.

ScienceFusion Module B: The Diversity of Living Things

ScienceFusion Module B: The Diversity of Living Things

ScienceFusion, Grades 6-8, offers 11 modules, ten covering key life, earth, and physical science topics plus one on science and technology careers. These modules are not designed as full-year science curriculum; three or four modules can be completed...

K-2 Life Science: Living Things!

K-2 Life Science: Living Things!

K-2 Core Curriculum - Life Science: Living Things! In this fun and interactive unit study, designed to meet and exceed state and national standards, your children will explore an introduction to biology and life science with a focus on living...

Dr Poppy's Pet Rescue : Season 1

Dr Poppy's Pet Rescue : Season 1

Dr Poppy gets visited by lots of pets including Jake the Spider, Sarah the Cat and Colin The Chameleon. ...

Living and Non-Living Things: Island Adventure Workbook

Living and Non-Living Things: Island Adventure Workbook

Spark early interest in nature with this science workbook, the perfect learning companion for a hike or walk on the beach. Your preschooler will count and differentiate living and non-living things....

K-2 Life Science: The Animal Kingdom

K-2 Life Science: The Animal Kingdom

K-2 Core Curriculum – The Animal Kingdom Sharks, penguins, bears and more! In this fun and interactive unit study, designed to meet and exceed state and national standards, your children will explore the animal kingdom including animal diversi...

Preschool and Kindergarten Animals

Preschool and Kindergarten Animals

Sheppard Software preschool games, movies, flashcards and creative activities w/audio and easy mouse skills that show animals in environments like the ocean, jungle, farm and forest. Topics include: Ocean flashcards Movies of animals in th...

3-5 Life Science: The Animal World

3-5 Life Science: The Animal World

K-2 Core Curriculum – Life Science: The Animal World Welcome to Grades 3-5: The Animal World, a multisensory and hands-on exploration of animal classifications and adaptations. Highlights include 35 hands-on activities and experiments to engag...

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife

Unrivaled in its breadth and visual impact, this unique guide sets out to illustrate, describe, and explain the incredible range of creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Exceptional Coverage. This authoritative volume starts with a clear introdu...

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2:  Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day

Religion-based exploration of the zoology of fish and other water-bound creatures....