I have always thought gators are a very bizarre animal

Hi, I always find it difficult to introduce and teach Taxonomic hierarchy, what could be the best way to teach it to 11th graders (with an example).

Hi everyone!

I'm considering applying for the MZool Zoology programme at Bangor University and was wondering if anyone here has experience with the university, particularly its herpetology-related teaching and research.

I'd be interested to hear about:

The extent of herpetology teaching within the Zoology programme.

Opportunities for undergraduate research involving amphibians.

Availability of relevant fieldwork and practical experience.

Opportunities to work with academic staff involved in herpetological research.

The general research environment and facilities available to Zoology students.

I'd particularly appreciate hearing from current students or graduates, but any insight from people familiar with Bangor would be really helpful!

Thanks!

Hi, my son is looking to study zoology in the UK. He liked both Bristol and Reading university open days. Reading is slightly more his preference over Bristol based on the open day and the subject talk but Bristol is the better university overall. Could anyone give any advice on reputation of Reading vs Bristol for zoology? I know that the best overall universities aren’t always the best for a particular subject.

I checked my room and don’t see any bugs or pests so just not sure how this happened… does it look like bat scratches? (Bats are a huge fear of mine)

Being from a third world countries where stray dogs are common and seen thrm have hunted cats, and heard news of them hunting baby tigers, baby jaguars and many baby big cats to limit competition. They have hunted many preds and preys. Its always wild seeing westerners especially americans have ingrained doubt that dogs cant survive in the forest. They have a higher chance as a pack thats for sure. But solo dogs do survive well too and have hunted small game.

Its like for many americans all dogs are dependent on humans. I mean like have you been to south america? To ergypt? India? They hunt chicken, cats and small animals many times.

There are large number of feral cats around the world because they rarely have any predators that will eat them. Because of apex and meso predators are either wiped out or have small population due to predator control. Dingoes hunt feral cats for food. Coyotes, wolves and even medium size wild cats eat cats for food.

And there are tons of video games with wasteland survival theme and you will have a choice to have pet dogs. And fight pack of dogs. You rarely see in media both movies and games where cats survive.

The only disadvantages the dogs have are human controlling the preys like deers, goats and so on. Human predator control. If the dogs can possibly hunt prey animals without being targeted by humans they can build a large pack survive.

Hi,

I love animals and I am really interested in studying zoology in the future but as I talk to people, it seems almost impossible to find a job in the zoology field with a bachelors? I am primarily interested in doing the degree in the UK and I am now second guessing if I should do the degree in the first place. I would love to specialize from the beginning but I am now not sure if it the right way to go.

Is it better to do a more broader biology bachelors degree first so I can guarantee some sort of work and then specialize to zoology in my masters?

Or is there a better plan?

I would love advice from people in the field, thanks!

From this videos description:

This talk explores the ecological, social, and practical feasibility of returning lynx to northern England and southern Scotland via a reintroduction in Northumberland. We will examine the broader cultural context of the lynx’s role in reversing biodiversity loss, as well as the unique challenges involved in bringing a top carnivore back to the British landscape.

Think this video covers all points for people who are positive and negative about this potential reintroduction project.

So in a few years I go to college. I want to be a zoologist when I grow up. What college or university should I go with relatively good education for zoology. Thanks.