Magizoology is the study of magical animals in the wizarding world. Those who work in the field are called a "Magizoologist". Newton Scamander is a very famous Magizoologist who used his knowledge to pen Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The job first appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Overview[]
The witches and wizards who work in the field of Magizoology are given the title "Magizoologist", or in fewer cases, wizarding naturalist. By protecting and caring for magical creatures, they ensure that future generations can also share their enjoyment of their beauty and powers.[1]
The subject Care of Magical Creatures is taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for students who want to learn about magical creatures[2] and it is important to earn a good O.W.L. grade in order to pursue a profession in Magizoology.[3]
Known Magizoologists[]
- Rolf Scamander
Newton Scamander has received an Order of Merlin (Second Class) for his services to the field. [4]
Ministry of Magic classifications[]
The Ministry of Magic awards a classification for each magical animal depending on what they perceive to be their level dangerousness. The descriptions for each classification shows the level of expertise a Magizoologist would need to have to work with them:
- XXXXX - this creature is a known witch or wizard killer that is impossible to train or domesticate.
- XXXX - these are dangerous so only a skilled wizard with specialist knowledge should approach these creatures.
- XXX - a competent wizard should cope.
- XX - harmless creature, may be domesticated.
- X - boring and harmless to work with.
Books on magizoology[]
- Dragon-Breeding for Pleasure and Profit
- Dragon Species of Great Britain and Ireland
- From Egg to Inferno: A Dragon-Keeper's Guide
- The Monster Book of Monsters
- Why I Didn't Die When the Augurey Cried
Trivia[]
- The Muggle variant of Magizoology is zoology, or cryptozoology if the animal being studied is extinct.
- The word "Magizoology" is the combination of the words "magic" and "zoology".
Notes and sources[]
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Why Magizoology Matters
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 6
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: About the Author