Zoology Intro | A Bug's Life | ER for all Creatures Great and Small

Zoology

___Zoology follows the origins of all animal species across the ages, shedding light on the structure, function, and development of members of the animal kingdom.

___Isabella spent a day with a veterinary surgeon and her patients at the RSPCA. She filed a fascinating report on the valuable work of this charity organization for animals in need. Read about it in “ER For All Creatures Great and Small”.

___Carly interviewed a researcher at the Australian National Museum, join her as she discovers that there is more to beetles than meets the eye in her report “A Bug’s Life”.

___Sound interesting? Read on to discover how two scientists combine their love of animals with interesting and rewarding careers.

Team manager: Alice Poon
Advanced Science – Chemistry

___“It seemed to be eccentric that I’m in this team, as I had a phobia of dogs when I was small, and I very much dislike beetles! However, after this opportunity to have such 'close' contact with them, I found that they can be pretty adorable!”

Producer: Leanne Luong
Advanced Science – Neuroscience

___Leanne accompanied Carly to interview Chris Reid. She was particularly impressed by the fact that Chris published a scientific article covering the events of his wedding! Leanne’s academic interest is physiological mechanisms behind psychology.

Reporter: Isabella Choi
Advanced Science - Psychology

___Isabelle spent the Day in Science with Kate Mills, a vet at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).

Reporter: Carly Hayman
Advanced Science – Psychology

___Carly interviewed Chris Reid, an entomologist at the Australian Museum.

Zoology Intro | A Bug's Life | ER for all Creatures Great and Small