Geography of Animals

Animal geography or Zoogeography is a science that studies the distribution and movement of animals in space. This is an integral part of ecology, since without understanding the geographical aspects of animal life it is impossible to understand which of them are able to survive in the wild and which have already become extinct due to human activity.

The main task of animal geography is to determine how diverse the fauna of a particular region is and what animals live there. In addition, it is important to assess their population levels, determine the habitats and resources available to them, and understand what threats threaten their survival.

Zoogeography has many sections that study various aspects of the territorial distribution of animals. The main sections include biogeography, ecological zoogeography and anthropozoogeography. Biogeography examines the relationships between the environment and living organisms at the level of organisms, species populations, and habitats on the earth's surface. Ecological zoogeography links animals to the resources that surround their habitat. Anthropozoogeography studies animals influenced by human activities.

Examples of achievements in animal geography are works on the distribution of giraffes in Africa, on the interactions of albatrosses with sea currents, and others. Some of which achieved worldwide fame and were shown around the world.

In conclusion, animal geography is essential to maintaining natural balance and preventing the loss of certain species. The study of this science will not only increase natural protection, but also draw more attention to environmental problems in general.