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Zoology is the study of all animal life. There are over 30 animal phyla, and I initially worked my through them all, showing how modern research is improving our understanding of the way all animals are related (evolution), and how DNA studies are throwing up a few surprises.

After this I turned my attention to 'engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences' (the aim of the 'Society of Biology' to which I was elected a 'Fellow' in 2009). My recent articles attempt to show how fascinating zoology can be.

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John Blatchford

Nov 25, 2009

Amateur Naturalists and Climate Change

In: Zoology (general)

Professional biologist cannot monitor all species and habitats - amateurs must help. more...

Nov 23, 2009

Charles Darwin, Evolution, and Adaptation

In: Zoology (general)

The current rate of environmental change is too fast for many plants and animals. more...

Nov 19, 2009

Watching Whales and Seabirds on Cruises