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zoologist

/ˌzoʊ.əˈlɒdʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does zoologist mean?

noun

A zoologist is a scientist who studies animals and their behavior, habitats, and physiology. Zoologists may specialize in a particular group of animals, such as mammals, birds, or insects.

Example

"The zoologist spent years studying the behavior of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat."

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