Glossary of Wildlife Terms
The science of zoology has a language of its own with thousands of terms that are rarely used by non-experts. This collection of definitions and word lists should help as you try to understand the vast language that has developed for the study of animals.
A List of References Used for Glossary Entries
The Zoology Glossary contains definitions for hundreds of terms relating to the study of animals and wildlife. Because of the technical nature of many of these terms, I often quote my sources directly to ensure the clarity and accuracy of their definition.
The Zoology Glossary contains definitions for hundreds of terms relating to the study of animals and wildlife. Because of the technical nature of many of these terms, I often quote my sources directly to ensure the clarity and accuracy of their definition.
Glossary of Bird Terms
This glossary is a collection of specialized words (and their definitions) used to describe all aspects of birds including their behavior, evolution, anatomy, life history, adaptation, and conservation.
This glossary is a collection of specialized words (and their definitions) used to describe all aspects of birds including their behavior, evolution, anatomy, life history, adaptation, and conservation.