Zoological Record

Zoological Record is the world's oldest continuing database of animal biology. It is considered the world's leading taxonomic reference, and with coverage back to 1864, has long acted as the world's unofficial register of animal names. The broad scope of coverage ranges from biodiversity and the environment to taxonomy and veterinary sciences.

Zoological Record covers all aspects of modern animal research, including:
  • Behavior
  • Conservation
  • Evolution
  • Habitat
  • Nomenclature
  • Physiology
  • Taxonomy
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecology
  • Genetics
  • Morphology
  • Parasitology
  • Reproduction
  • Zoogeography

Literature sources include:

  • Journal titles published in over 100 countries
  • Monographs (including reports)
  • Books
  • Newsletters
  • Conference papers and abstracts
  • Alignment of Zoological Record Thesaurus that goes back to 1864

Database Coverage: 1864 to present