Description:
Wildlife Biologists study animals and wildlife—where they come from, how they act, what makes them sick, and how they are born and live. Some experiment with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings, while others dissect dead animals to study their bodies. Most study just one type of animal - like wolves or fish.
Duties:
• Study animals and take notes.
• Write reports.
• Give advice on how to manage the land and water areas where these animals live.
• Talk to people about these animals.
Where and When:
• Much time is spent outdoors, in the field, studying animals where they live.
• Wildlife Biologists do spend time in labs conducting experiments or in offices writing reports.
• They work normal business hours except when they might be studying an animal outdoors.
What or Who They Work With:
• Cameras
• Computers
• Video and sound recorders
• Laboratory equipment
• Should know how to camp, hike, and canoe to get to study locations.
Education and Training:
• Bachelor's degree in a science area is needed.
• Master's degree in a science area is needed for more advanced research.
• Good writing skills are needed, as well as being able to lift, hike, and climb.
Similar Jobs:
- Zoologist
- Microbiologist
- Veterinary Technician
Related School Subjects:
• Science
• Math
• Computers
• Geography
• Writing
Print:
Learn and Color: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Working With Animals
A Butterfly's Life
A Frog's Life
Go to the Zoo
Read:
- RANGERS TRAILS: JOBS OF ADVENTURE by Jeff Yanuchi
- 50 AWESOME WAYS KIDS CAN HELP ANIMALS by Ingrid Newkird
Explore:
Animal Answers
Animal Answers Career Town
Underwater Expedition
Save the Frogs Poetry and Art Contest
PBS Kids Now you see me Animal Game
PBS Kids Such Great Heights Game
PBS Kids Nocturnal Hat Hunt
PBS Kids Flower Finder
PBS Kids Mama Mirabelle's Where in the World Animal Game
Sources:
VA Career VIEW Career Search
Bureau of Labor Statistics
