mammalogy
nounUK /məˈmælədʒi/
US /məˈmælədʒi/
Mammalogy is the study of mammals, like dogs, whales, and people.
She studied mammalogy in college so she could learn about bats and monkeys.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The scientific branch that classifies and describes mammals.
His book on mammalogy explains how scientists group different mammals.
3. A college course or subject about mammals.
Mammalogy is offered as an advanced biology class.
4. The body of knowledge about mammals in a region.
The park's mammalogy includes bears, deer, and foxes.