What is Animal Biotechnology? Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer animals to improve their suitability for agriculture, industrial, or pharmaceutical applications. Examples of animal biotechnology include creating transgenic animals (animals with one or more genes introduced by human intervention), using gene knockout technology to […]
What is Zoology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences? Zoology is the branch of biology concerned with the classification, properties, and characteristics of animals and the scientific study of the evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, habitats, and health of animals and humans. Zoologists are professionals who study a variety of animal species and are largely responsible for the […]
What is Animal Welfare? Animal welfare is defined by an animal being in a good state of health, comfort, nourishment, safety, natural behavior and is not suffering from pain, fear, or distress. Animal welfare pertains to the living conditions of animals who are kept in captivity or are otherwise under human control and how the […]
What is Animal Conservation? Conservation is the planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect. Animal conservation is the careful preservation and protection of animals, plants, and their habitats to ensure that future generations can enjoy the natural world and the incredible species that live in it. To help protect wildlife, […]
