Zoology Concepts and Applications

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant introduces Crash Course: Zoology, sharing her passion for wildlife and her extensive fieldwork experience. She explains zoology's scope, including its overlap with ecology and its practical applications, such as medicine and conservation. The series will explore animal diversity, evolutionary adaptations, and unique behaviors. Upcoming episodes will cover various topics, including animals living inside others and those sensing electricity. The episode concludes with credits and a call to support Crash Course on Patreon.

What inspired Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant to pursue a career in zoology?

• A family member who was a zoologist

• Watching nature shows as a child

• A school project on animals

• A visit to a zoo

What is one of the main focuses of zoologists?

• Training animals for entertainment

• Designing animal habitats

• Investigating how species have evolved over time

• Studying the weather patterns

Which of the following is NOT an application of zoology mentioned in the video?

• Turning hagfish slime into bulletproof vests

• Regrowing limbs from axolotls

• Developing new plant species

• Creating medicine from spider venom

What is the primary focus of Dr. Wynn-Grant's current work?

• Breeding endangered species in captivity

• Mapping animal migration patterns

• Developing new animal diets

• Studying animal behavior in human-impacted environments

How many continents has Dr. Wynn-Grant worked on?

• Four

• Five

• Seven

• Six

Approximately how many animal species have been described in the scientific record?

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 1.5 million

• 500,000

What will the upcoming episodes of Crash Course Zoology explore?

• The history of zoology as a science

• The impact of climate change on animal habitats

• The construction, behavior, and evolution of animals

• The role of animals in mythology

Which of the following topics will be covered in a future episode?

• The role of animals in ancient cultures

• Animals that live inside other animals

• The history of animal domestication

• The impact of pollution on marine life

What is the main goal of studying zoology according to the video?

• To understand the diversity and evolution of life

• To create new animal species

• To eliminate dangerous species

• To train animals for human use

Where was this episode of Crash Course Zoology filmed?

• New York, USA

• Santa Barbara, California

• London, UK

• Sydney, Australia