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Zoologists believe the animal decayed for weeks before it was fossilised and this led to the case of mistaken identity.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Zoologists provide evidence that fewer animal species live on islands than on nearby mainlands.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Zoologists have traced about a third of all known outbreaks around the world to rapid land use change, including Nipah virus, malaria and Lyme disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2021

Zoologists have long argued the panda’s reputation for a low sex drive was misleading because it was based solely on captive animals.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2020

Zoologists think the koala once ate a more varied diet than it does now.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan