Magizoology is the study of magical creatures. Wizards and witches in this field are referred to as Magizoologists. The most famous magizoologist was Newt Scamander, author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Luna Lovegood was also a Magizoologist in her later career, as was Luna's husband, Rolf Scamander, Newt Scamander's grandson. Hagrid could be considered a Magizoologist, since he is the Care of Magical Creatures professor at Hogwarts.
Classification of beast
The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures gives classifications to all known beasts, beings, and spirits. These offer an at-a-glance guide to the perceived dangerousness of a creature.
Ministry of Magic (M.O.M.) Classification
XXXXX Known wizard killer / impossible to train or domesticate
XXXX Dangerous / requires specialist knowledge / skilled wizard may handle
XXX Competent wizard should cope
XX Harmless / may be domesticated
X Boring
Beasts under study of Magizoology and their Ministry classification
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- Centaur
- Demiguise
- Erkling
- Erumpent
- Graphorn
- Griffin
- Kappa
- Kelpie
- Merpeople
- Occamy
- Phoenix
- Re'em
- Runespoor
- Snidget
- Sphinx
- Tebo
- Troll
- Unicorn
- Yeti
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- Ashwinder
- Billywig
- Bundimun
- Crup
- Doxy
- Dugbog
- Fire Crab
- Fwooper
- Glumbumble
- Hippocampus
- Hippogriff
- Jarvey
- Knarl
- Kneazle
- Leprechaun
- Lobalug
- Mackled Malaclaw
- Moke
- Murtlap
- Niffler
- Nogtail
- Pixie
- Plimpy
- Pogrebin
- Red Cap
- Salamander
- Sea Serpent
- Shrake
- Streeler
XX
- Augurey
- Bowtruckle
- Chizpurfle
- Clabbert
- Diricawl
- Fairy
- Ghoul
- Gnome
- Grindylow
- Imp
- Jobberknoll
- Mooncalf
- Porlock
- Puffskein
- Ramora
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Books about Magizoology
Well-known Magizoologists
Eytomology
Zoology is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure, function, behaviour, and evolution of animals. So, Magizoology is a combination of the word "magic" and "zoology".
Behind the scenes
A real world example of Magizoology is Cryptozoology, the study of hidden animals.