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Zoology is the study of animal life – how animals are built, how they work, how they behave, their evolutionary relationships, how they interact with other animals, plants and organisms, and the physical environment.

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School of Zoology Research Groups
Extension program for keen undergraduateslink to Reach into Research

Read more for a deeper look into practical zoology



  • Research Project for high-achieving 3rd year undergrads.
    Wondering about Honours? Want to taste practical science before you decide? KZA304 ... Find out more

  • Scientific Diving A formal certification as a Scientific occupational diver that is recognised nationally and in other countries
    KZA305 ...Find out more


Honours in Zoology?

Volunteers Wanted...
Work with devils in the field

DFTD is a fatal condition that affects Tasmanian devils. We are working to understand the disease.

...see also UTas Foundation - Save the devil



Student Research Volunteers

Short-term, in-house research experience placements for undergraduate students


Graduate Bytes

Read about Zoology graduate studentsLaura Brooks


Publications

Evolution of parental effects. Editors:Erik Wapstra et al.

"The Fauna of Tasmania" "Rediscovering Recherche Bay"

Thylacine

Profiles of Tasmanian Fauna

Since the last ice age, Tasmania has served as a refuge from threats that eliminated many species on the Australian mainland.

Read more about Tasmanian fauna