Wildlife Biologist

Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other living things as well as how they interact with each other. They also study how wildlife impacts their ecosyostems. Zoologists and wildlife biologists observe the charcteristics, behaivors, and human impact on wildlife and natural habitats. Zoologists and wildlife biologists generally conduct experimental studies, collect data and specimens, study animals’ characteristics, analzyze the affects of human influence, estimate, monitor, and manage wildlife populations, write research papers, reports, and articles, give presentations, develop conservative plans, and make wildlife conservation and management issues recommendations. Cetologists study marine mammals, Entomologists study insects,

For independent research and university research positions, you need a PH.D. An undergraduate degree in biology with coursework in zoology and wildlife biologoy is good preparation for that career. Students typically take classes in ecology, anatomy, wildlife management, and cellular biology in order to become a zoologist/wildlife biologist. They also take courses on a particular group of animals. To have a well-rounded scientific background, future zoologists and wildlife biologists take courses in botany, chemistry, and physics. Students should also take math and statistics courses in order to be able to complete complex math analysis and computer science courses so they are able to use advanced software. Zoologists and wildlife biologists should have exceeding communication, critical thinking, emotional stamina, emotional stability, interpersonal, obsevational, outdoor, and problem-solving skills. As they gain experience, zoologists and wildlife biologists typical receive great responsibility and independence. If they have a Ph.D., zoologists and wildlife biologists usually lead research teams and control the direction and content of projects as well as sometimes being resposible for finding much of their own

Fieldwork can require the worker to travel to remote locations anywhere in the world. Marine biologists may spend months on research ships while other zoologists and wildlife biologists may spend their time in deserts or mountainous and woodland regions. Zoologists and wildlife biologoists may find themselves working in hot or cold temperatures in all types of weather. Field work can be lonely, as it is usually located in a secluded, remote area. 34% of zoologists and wildlife biologists work in state government. 24% work in federal government. 10% work in research and development in the physical, enguineering, and life science. 7% work in manaagement, scientific, and technical consulting services. 4% work in local