ZOOLOGY

Zoology

Overview

From the eel to the lemon moth ...

The biological sub-discipline of zoology (ancient Greek "zoon" = animal) deals in all respects with the animals. These include structure, history of development, appearance, reproduction, habitat, life processes, heredity and the behavior of animal organisms. That is why it is rarely spoken of "animal science".

In this Encyclopedia of animals the most famous animals from the animal kingdom are presented. Short profiles with key information on weight, height, life expectancy, diet and habitat give a general overview. After that, you get some interesting facts about each animal. This section is primarily aimed at younger secondary school students.

Systematics of animals

Vertebrates:

 Amphibians
 Fishes
 Reptiles
 Mammals
 Birds

Invertebrates:

 Arthropod
     Insects
     Crustaceans
     Arachnids
     Centipede
 Cnidarians
 Annelids
 Sponges
 Echinoderms
 Molluscs

Records in the animal kingdom

Animal Records:

  The fastest animals
  The slowest animals
  The heaviest animals
  The lightest animals
  The smallest animals
  The rarest animals
  The most common animals
  The oldest animals
  The smartest animals
  The most poisonous animals
  The loudest animals
  The strongest animals
  The most colorful animals
  The most famous animals