The Greek philosopher Aristotle in his work The History of Animals (612a4) wrote:
For example, in his History of Animals he claimed that human males have more teeth than females.
Aristotle, in his History of Animals, considered that the Garden Warbler eventually metamorphosed into a Blackcap.
In his History of Animals, he described the inner workings of 110 species, including the stingray, catfish and bee.
In his book, The History of Animals, he stated in no uncertain terms:
A Cultural History of Animals in the Age of Empire 1800-1920.
Aristotle, History of Animals (translated in English by Wentworth Thompson)
The Natural History of Animals (online)
There is, however, a more precise account of these in the History of Animals.
In 1828, Fleming published his History of British Animals.