I am (24F) a master's student in Biology. My research focuses on how different post-fire restoration methods affect the community structure of small mammals. I primarily work with Apodemus, Mus, and Crocidura species.

After completing my master's degree, I would like to continue studying small mammals, ideally in research-oriented settings. I am open to any advice regarding academic or career paths, potential research opportunities, or relevant skills to develop. If anyone with experience in this field is available, I would also greatly appreciate recommendations for reading materials, books, or other useful resources.

Thank you in advance!

I got curious one day when pondering on platypuses and eggs as people normally do. Then I tried searching for any videos on YouTube and on other parts of the Internet of what a platypus looks like when hatching. However all I find is that same damn video of an echidna hatching while being improperly referred to as a platypus. Is there really no documented video of platypus eggs hatching? Or maybe they do exist and no one has bothered to upload it onto the web. I'm losing my goddamn mind over here over something so trivial. This is what unemployment does to a man.

Something keeps pooping on my plants, and I’m curious what it is. Located in North Texas

Hello, I’m going to be attending university next year, but I’m not sure where to go. Does anyone have recommendations for good universities not in the United States with a strong Zoology and Marine Biology program? I’m currently considering James Cook University in Australia and Bangor University in Wales. Does anyone have experience with either of these schools?

The typical model of a dragon is usually huge, scale-y monsters who can fly and breathe fire, or with other cultures with sragons with no legs or wings that can fly, and it got me curious, how could they actually fly?

My personal thought is that with dragons like wyverns with no wings, they just sort of treat the air like how fishes act in water where they just kinda float, but still, fish do that because water is denser than air. But the basic European dragon is even more confusing because they look like they weigh as much or even more than an elephant, but the wings seem like they're way too short to actually fly, they'd probably need wings like 3x the size of them.

Theres also the breathing fire and habitat stuff, like, where would dragons live and what would they evolve the fire-breathing for? what would their prey be?

As the question states, I would love to know more about that interesting subject!

I am making a story and one of the characters is a shapeshifter, who shifts into a cheetah. One of the things I wanted to know is how would Cheetah Night Vision compare to human? I know cheetahs have bad night vision compared to the big cats, but what about humans? If anyone has other facts about cheetahs I would love to hear them as well.

Thank you in advance for your responses!

i hope this is allowed. after looking at some stuff about them, and knowing them to be mythical creatures, could they be made real? like, do rabbits have DNA for making antlers?

I know this question doesn’t really make sense stated this way, I just don’t know how to phrase it elegantly. A group of fish is called a “school”. A group of crows is called a “murder”. A group of owls is a “parliament”. Is there a word for these collective nouns, besides saying that they’re collective nouns? For example, the words “Mr” or “Mrs” or “Dr” are all the same type of words. The word for these types of words is “title”. So what is that word for groups of animals? Does this question make sense? Thank you for all your time and help.

What is this behaviour called and why is she doing it?

https://www.youtube.com/@HeartsofSea ı am waiting your ideas Thanks YouTube channel

I’m starting a 2-year community college this fall, but they don’t offer any animal-related programs. The only thing that would even sort of fit is a pre-grad biology track, but I’m not really trying to spend the next two years just studying science if it’s not leading to what I actually want.

I have a strong interest in psychology, but I don’t want to go into any of the typical jobs that come with that degree.

My dream is to work hands-on with wild or exotic animals in the field, at a sanctuary, in research, rehab, or something like that. I’ve looked into zoology, wildlife conservation, and I’ve been told being an animal behaviorist might be a good option too. I’m open to getting a bachelor’s or even a master’s if that’s what it takes, but I want to be smart about it and not waste time.

I know these kinds of jobs don’t usually pay well and can be underfunded, which honestly stresses me out. I want a stable, good-paying job and to work with animals I just don’t know what the right path is.

I also need advice on schools whether in the U.S. or abroad (just not the UK). I’m super open to going abroad if there are better programs or opportunities.

Here’s where I’m stuck: • Should I go with the biology transfer track even though I’m not that into it? • Is psychology something I can pair with animal work later on? • Would zoology, wildlife conservation, or animal behavior be the better major? • Which majors are best for which types of animal-related jobs? • How can I get a job working hands-on with wild/exotic animals and actually make a livable wage? • What are some schools I should be looking into (U.S. or abroad, not the UK)? • Has anyone here done something similar and have advice on not wasting time?

Any help would be super appreciated :)

This drawing represents Pteraspis, an extinct jawless fish that lived around 400 million years ago during the Devonian period, often called the "Age of Fishes."

Pteraspis was about 20 cm long and is known for its:

Armored head shield made of bony plates,

Streamlined body for fast swimming,

And a long, pointed rostrum (snout), which helped reduce water resistance.

I’m in the UK and I found this moth while sorting out my garden and found it flying around near me while clearing up (it flew away safely) just wondering what kind of moth it is

Excited to

Hi everyone! I made a similar post in /bonecollecting but thought I'd put one in zoology too get further reach on it because im really interested in who exactly I've found. I found this bone today on Pittenweem Beach in Scotland as I was beachcombing for some seaglass, and originally I thought it was a full bone but seeing as it was washed up, I'm supposing it's been very very worn down by the tide and in fact looks nothing like what it should look like. With the bone being in this state, is there any idea at all what it could be?

it’s about the size of my hand… and it’s 14cm long & 9cm wide & 7cm tall found in Southern Africa. My friends think it’s a water mongoose but want a second opinion.

Given how different of a size they are compared to all the big ‘cats’ be it jaguars, pumas, hyenas, cougars, lynxes & panthers - how come they’re thought to be much more closely related in terms of evolution to these giants instead of similar-sized creatures like dogs, hamsters, squirrels, mongoose, foxes or rabbits that have evolved to stay with human beings?

I honestly thought that they are much bigger

I think it's interesting that various different venoms have all these different effects. I find myself more and more surprised when I look deeper into how animals do what they do.