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Welcome to BIG CATS!

Actually carnivore zoology course is about a lot more than just big cats, you’ll also learn the zoology of Bears, Canines (Dog family), Marine Carnivores as well as Mustelids (What is a mustelid?).  You will also delve into the psychology of carnivores (remember they are the predators, not the prey so they think very differently), their evolution, taxonomy and biology.

Who is the Carnivore Zoology course for?

  • Zookeepers who want to specialise
  • Anyone with an interest in carnivores
  • Animal trainers
  • Animal lovers
  • Biologists
  • Dog & Cat carers and trainers

What will you do in this course?

  • discuss the characteristics, classification and significance of carnivorous animals to man, ecosystems and environments.
  • describe anatomical and physiological features of carnivores, which differentiate carnivores from other types of mammals.
  • explain carnivore behaviour.
  • differentiate different types of animals belonging to the taxonomic family called Canidae.
  • differentiate different types of animals belonging to the taxonomic family called Felidae.
  • differentiate different types of animals belonging to the taxonomic family called Ursidae.
  • differentiate different types of canine animals that are aquatic.
  • differentiate different types of animals belonging to the taxonomic family called Mustelidae and Mephitidae.
  • differentiate different types of animals belonging to the taxonomic families not yet dealt with
  • and more including practical tasks and observations!

What is a Mustelid?

Mustelids are a family of fur-bearing carnivores.  The Mustelid family is the largest in the order Carnivora.  Mustelids are not found in Antarctica, Australia and Oceania Islands.  Included in this family are animals such as Otters, Badgers, Weasels, Stoats, Polecats Minks, Martens and Wolverines.

 

There are 9 Lessons in this course:

1. Taxonomy and Evolution

    • Introduction
    • Distinguishing Characteristics of Carnivores
    • Taxonomy
    • Modern Science Has Changed Taxonomy
    • Classification of Carnivores
    • Evolution of Carnivores

2. Carnivore Biology

    • Musculo-Skeletal System
    • Types of Joints
    • Types of Muscles
    • Digestive System
    • Excretory System (Skin, Kidneys, Liver)
    • Endocrine System
    • Nervous System
    • Reproductive System
    • Respiratory System
    • Anatomy Adaptations for Function

3. Carnivore Behaviour

    • Kinds of Behaviour
    • Learned Behaviour
    • Physiology and Behaviour

4. Canines

    • Genera

5. Felines

    • Anatomy
    • The Big Cats (Pantherinae)
    • Felines (Felinae)

6. Bears

    • Anatomy
    • Dentition
    • Lifespan
    • Hibernation
    • Mating and Reproduction
    • Living Spaces

7. Aquatic Carnivores

    • Family Otariidae (Fur Seals and Sea Lions)
    • Family Odobenidae (Walrus)
    • Family Phocidae (True Seals)
    • Conservation Case Studies of Iconic Carnivores – Walrus

8. Mustalids

    • Family Mustelidae (Weasels, Badgers, Otters)
    • Family Mephitidae (Skunks)

9. Other Carnivores

    • Family Procyonidae (Raccoons and Allais)
    • Family Alirudae (Ailurus)
    • Family Viverridae (Civets, Genets, Linsangs)
    • Family Herpestidae (Mongooses)
    • Family Hyaenidae (Hyenas and Aardwolf)
    • Problem Based Learning (PBL) Project

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First and foremost our courses are 100% online courses BUT they are still very practical!  You will learn many practical skills, do some research, field trips and much more.  

All learning is best done by doing, so our online courses are designed to give you the foundation knowledge you need and to get you out there and doing whatever it is that you love.  

This sets our students up for success. 

    • 100% Online
    • Practical 
    • Certificate issued on completion
    • 1-on-1 tutor support
    • Flexible payment options
    • Self paced study

Getting where you want to go with your studies and/or career, involves much more than just reading or watching a video.  Knowing how to learn, how to research and find out new information, how to judge if the source of information is any good and how to find out what is happening in your industry and creating a network are vitally important!  Our courses will help you do all that.

We have mini self assessment tests so that you can be the judge of how well you understand the material and then a set task where you will undertake some form of practical exercise.  But best of all is the one-on-one expert tutor feedback you get with each task you submit.  

Online study can by difficult but our tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  

 

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