History

The Zoologist, the official publication organ of the Zoological Society of Nigeria, was founded in 2002. The Journal has continued to make scientific information available to a wide range of readers, researchers and policy makers, with the hope of impacting lives positively and transforming our society. We publish original articles in various fields.

Our Mission

To disseminate scientific information generated from well designed, and ethically sound investigations, that will improve lives, conserve biodiversity, mitigate climate change and transform societies.

Consultants

  • Professor M.N. Nwagwu
    Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Professor A.O. Anya
    Department of Zoology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
  • Professor S.O. Fagade
    Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Professor K. Kusemiju
    Department of Marine Science, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Professor M.N. Ogbe
    Department of Zoology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

Advisory Board

  • Professor G.A.O. Arawomo
    Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • Professor T.G. Okorie
    Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Professor A.T. Hassan
    Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Professor W.A. Makanjuola
    Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Professor O.A. Otubanjo
    Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Professor D.I. Amund
    Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Professor O.A. Ugwumba
    Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Professor S.J. Oniye
    Department of Biological Science, National Open University, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Professor M. Anetekhai
    Department Fisheries and Aquaculture, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
  • Professor C.F. Mafiana
    Department of Biological Science, National Open University, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Professor A.B. Odaibo
    Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Recent articles

Hydatidosis among ruminants slaughtered in Kafur Abattoir, Katsina State

Behavioural, haematological, biochemical and histological changes in African Catfish, Heterobranchus bidorsalis (Geoffrey Saint-Hilaire, 1809) exposed to Orizoplus®

Status of urinary schistosomiasis among residents of Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Malaria parasitaemia among residents attending selected secondary health facilities in Rivers State, Nigeria

Prevalence of fascioliasis in slaughtered cattle in six Area Councils in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Drivers of bushmeat consumption and perception of zoonotic disease risks in a Nigerian wet market