This authoritative textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating and complex science of zoology. Drawing on the latest research and empirical evidence, author Earle Floyd Chidester provides a detailed and engaging overview of animal behavior, evolution, anatomy, and physiology, perfect for students of biology or anyone with an interest in the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.