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

Diversity of anurans and their gastrointestinal helminth parasites within the
University of Ibadan and environs, Oyo State, Nigeria

Response of phytoplankton to seasonal changes in some water quality
parameters in Anyim River, Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria

Gastrointestinal parasites of Camelus dromedaries in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria

Animal Tungiasis in the endemic areas of Badagry Local Government Area of
Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria

Ectoparasites of Streptopelia senegalensis Linnaeus, 1766 (laughing dove) and
Columba livia domestica Gmelin, 1789 (domestic pigeon) in Zaria, Nigeria

Impact of climatic factors on entomological indices of Anopheles mosquitoes in Rivers State, Nigeria