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Welcome to the Department of Zoology
Established in 1962. It is one of the six foundation departments in the Faculty of Science and one of the oldest in the entire University
Adaptation
Revisions have been made to meet with the changing trends in the subject matter of Zoology (consequent on the rapid advancement in the global frontiers of knowledge) to enhance the ability of the Department to continue to meet its set objectives even in changing times
Environmental Inclinaton
With adaptation, the department has emerged a leading centre of excellence in Nigeria especially in the area of environmental studies.
Revamped Curriculum!
Over the four decades of its existence, the department has undergone series of changes both in status as an academic unit and in its curriculum development.
Erythrocebus patas (Patas Monkey)
Distributed widely within woodlands and savannah south of the sahara . Characterized by vigilance in all classes.
Crocuta crocuta
(Spotted hyena with rodent prey) large dog like carnivore with spotted coat, heavily and strongly built.
Potamochoerus porcus
(Red river hog) Savannah mammals that live in groups of 4-20 in thick forests with plenty of cover.
Pavo sp. (Peacocks)
Polygamous forest birds that nest on ground and roost in trees
Balearica pavonina (Crowned crane)
Widely distributed within the savannah areas of Africa. Usually in flocks except when nesting.
Pantera leo (Sociable Lion)
Large powerful territorial cat living in family groups or prides of up to twenty-five individuals.
Columba guinea (Speckled pigeon)
Large robust pale grey pigeon with chestnut mantle and wing coverts. Gregarious in habit

LINK TO ZOOLOGY VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReT6wYTmRbk

Departmental News

Field Trip Schedule

Posted on 22 Mar 2018
The field trip for 300 level students is scheduled as follows Trip to

Zoology website Live!

Posted on 06 Nov 2011
Our website is Live

B.Sc Animal Ecology and Conservation

Posted on 03 Oct 2011
Coming Soon!!!

FOUNDATION

  • OUR MISSION

    To create a teaching and research community where adequate knowledge and skills are imparted on students at both graduate and undergraduate levels in the field of Zoology and Environmental biology

  • OUR VISION

    A world class academic unit of the university which deploys modern technology especially ICT to promote teaching and cutting edge research in the various fields of pure and applied Zoology

Brief History

Department of Zoology was establish in 1962. It is one of the six foundation departments in the Faculty of Science and one of the oldest in the entire University. Over the four decades of its existence, the department has undergone series of changes both in status as an academic unit and in its curriculum development.

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Charles Darwin, Aristotle ,Henry Walter Bates,David Attenborough ,Richard Dawkins and William Emerson Ritter. Do you know what these people have in common? They are all Zoologist. Choose to become one Today!!