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In which country was the world's first scientific zoology society established in 1826?

zoology

[zoh-ol-uh-jee] / zoʊˈɒl ə dʒi /




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Now the University of Sheffield zoology student has swapped his gaming headset for a pair of binoculars as he's embraced a new passion - birdwatching.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

Attenborough's lifelong passion for the natural world began as child, and he went on to study geology and zoology at university.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

Before turning to literature, Wells had studied zoology, and though much of what he had learned has now been superseded, the view of race advanced in this book, for instance, has held up well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Specialists in zoology, ecology, and botany worked together to uncover how different species manage to survive there.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026

Our zoology teacher, Frank Lebentlele, was also Sotho-speaking and was very popular among the students.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Heraldry is so full of these fantastic creatures, that, in some zoologies, we find a separate chapter or a supplement dedicated to what is denominated heraldic zoology.

From Miscellaneous Essays by Thomas De Quincey


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