Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists study animals, those both in captivity and in the wild, and how they interact with their ecosystems. They focus primarily on undomesticated animals and their behavior, as well as on the impact humans have on wildlife and natural habitats.
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- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Develop and conduct experimental studies with animals in controlled or natural surroundings
- Collect and analyze specimens and other biological data
- Study the characteristics of animals, such as their reproduction, interactions with other species, diseases, and movement patterns
- Research, initiate, and maintain breeding programs that support game animals, endangered species, or other terrestrial or aquatic wildlife
- Estimate, monitor, and manage wildlife populations and invasive species
- Analyze how human activity influences wildlife and their natural habitats
- Develop and implement programs to prevent harm to wildlife from human activities, including farming and aircraft operations
- Write research papers, reports, and other documents that explain their findings
- Present research findings to academics, policymakers, and the public
- Develop conservation plans and recommend action related to wildlife conservation and management
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.6%
Job Openings 40
Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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