Zoology is a broad field of life science concerned with the study of animals.
Zoologists seek to understand and appreciate the incredible diversity of animal species.
They study the structure and the functional systems of animals, including humans, and how these enable animals to obtain and use food, dispose of waste, move, respond to stimuli, and interact with others. Zoologists examine behavior, reproductive strategies, genetics, development, evolution, and the interactions of animals with their environment. The varied nature of this discipline makes it necessary for zoologists to specialize. Others pursue studies in animal physiology, structure, and cell biology, which grade into medical studies when the subject is human. Zoology undergraduates can go on to specialize in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or other health-related professions such as optometry or osteopathy.