Natural science sciences, there are three great branches of "natural science" which stand apart by reason of the variety of far reaching deductions drawn from a small number of primary postulates — they are mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics. Today, natural sciences are more commonly divided into life sciences, such as botany and zoology; and physical sciences, which include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and materials science. Natural science Natural science is a branch of science concerned with the description, prediction, and understanding of natural phenomena, based on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation. Mechanisms such as peer review and repeatability of findings are
European Federation for Primatology of primates which belong to these institutions account for about 2000 non-human primates. The purpose of the Federation is: The aims of all affiliated societies or groups are identical to those of the International Primatological Society, IPS: Protection of captive primates, i.e. the improvement of their well-being, is one of the most important activities within EFP. Therefore, EFP promotes dialogue with all people involved in primatology and studies providing scientific evidence on primate welfare issues. The EFP is a member of IPS. The Secretary is nominated to the President of the IPS for appointment as the Regional Secretary for Europe