Unit 1…………………………………………………….. 7
Basics of Ethnozoology
1. Definition and scope of Ethnozoology
2. Historical background and development of the discipline
3. Importance in understanding human-animal relationships
Unit 2……………………………………………………… 20
Traditional Animal Knowledge and Practices
1. Indigenous knowledge of animals and their uses
2. Domestication and management of animals in traditional societies
3. Medicinal and ritualistic uses of Honeybee products, Lac, Silk, Vermicompost
4. Folklore, myths, and legends related to Rohu, Frog, Cobra, Crow and Cow
5. Ethnozoological practices in hunting and fishing.
Unit 3…………………………………………………………… 46
Human-Animal Relationships and Conservation
1. The role of animals in cultural identity and symbolism
2. Impact of human activities on animal populations (hunting, habitat destruction)
3. Conservation ethics and sustainable practices in ethnozoology
Unit 4……………………………………………………………… 54
Applied Ethnozoology and Future Directions
1. Modern Applications of Ethnozoology in Agriculture
2. Applications of Ethnozoology in Medicine
3. Modern Applications of Ethnozoology in Food
4. Modern Applications of Ethnozoology in Decoration
5. Modern Applications of Ethnozoology in Traction and Transport
References…………………………………………………………. 67