Hello Readers!!!Thanks a lot for reading my Blog... :)Since this blog
contains facts about wildlife biology and animals,I thought it would be awesome
if I let you guys know about Wildlife Biology as a career option,It's a cool
field :-))) So,want to be a Wildlife Biologist???? Come I'll drive you
through.....
A wildlife biologist is someone who studies
and/or manages wild animals and their habitats. Wildlife biology as an academic
subject or profession is usually narrowly defined as applying to terrestrial
vertebrates as the subject of study, however, a more general definition will
often include the study and management of fish and other non-vertebrate
wildlife. The similar term wildlife ecologist is often also used in reference
to wildlife studies, and are often interchangeable in practice. Wildlife
biologists may be distinguished from wildlife ecologists in their focus on the
physiology, abundance, demographics, populations, and other management-oriented
questions for a particular species (often but not always a "game" or
sport-hunted species), whereas wildlife ecologists may use similar metrics, but
may study communities of species and their interactions and relationships with
biotic and abiotic factors in their environments for conservation purposes.
Work Environment
Zoologists and
wildlife biologists work in a wide variety of positions both indoors and
outdoors. They conduct research both in the field and in laboratories or other
controlled settings, analyze data using computer models and statistics, and
educate the public about their findings.
Research that
involves direct observation of the animals in their natural habitat may require
long spans of time outdoors in rustic conditions. Occasionally these positions
require the zoologist or wildlife biologist to live in remote locations, like
in the case of an ornithologist studying the nesting behaviors of King Penguins
in Antarctica.
Federal and state agencies,
like the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, employ a large number of
zoologists and wildlife biologists. Jobs can also be found with universities,
typically as professors, zoos, non-profit organizations, museums, environmental
consulting firms, and hunting ranches.
On The Job
- Study animals in their
natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals,
interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for
industry.
- Inventory or estimate
plant and wildlife populations.
- Analyze
characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
- Make recommendations
on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting
with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
- Disseminate
information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and
by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups
and park interpretive programs.
- Study characteristics
of animals such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories
and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
- Perform administrative
duties such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo
staff.
- Organize and conduct
experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
- Oversee the care and
distribution of zoo animals, working with curators and zoo directors to
determine the best way to contain animals, maintain their habitats and manage
facilities.
- Coordinate preventive
programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
- Prepare collections of
preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study
of development or disease.
- Raise specimens for
study and observation or for use in experiments.
- Collect and dissect
animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
Key Requirements
An intense interest in
animals and good logic skills
Minimum Degree
Bachelor's degree
Subjects to Study in
High School
Biology, chemistry,
physics, algebra, geometry, calculus, English; if available, environmental
science, statistics
Median Salary
Zoologist and Wildlife
Biologist----$57,420
US Mean Annual
wage----$45,230
Min Wage------$15,080
Projected Job
Growth (2010-2020)
Average (7% to 13%)
Training, Other
QualificationsA bachelor degree in
an natural sciences field such as zoology, ecology, general biology, animal
science, or wildlife biology is the minimum requirement for a career in zoology
or wildlife biology. However the job market is extremely competitive so higher degrees,
like a masters or doctoral degree, may increase chances for career advancement.In addition to formal
education, informal job training through internships and volunteering is
recommended. Informal training is a way of showing prospective employers your
dedication as well as a valuable way of gaining real world experience. Local
museums, aquariums, zoos, and nature preserves often offer volunteer
opportunities.Because competition
for jobs is high, a master's degree can be an advantage. Also, some employers
require a master's degree for advancement beyond entry-level positions. A PhD
is required for most university-based positions, such as a professor in a
zoology department.
Other Qualifications
Zoologists and
wildlife biologists interested in conducting research in the field need to be
physically fit and capable of carrying packs full of equipment.
And not to forget, to
be a good Wildlife Biologist you'll need to be an intense Animal Lover (Or even
Crazy Animal Lover)...Else you won’t enjoy your job....and you'll also be
needing passion, determination and a belief in yourself.
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One
of the most important ways to help threatened plants and animals survive is to
protect their habitats permanently in national parks, nature reserves or
wilderness areas. There they can live without too much interference from
humans. It is also important to protect habitats outside reserves such as on
farms and along roadsides. You can visit a nearby national park or nature
reserve. Some national parks have special guided tours and walks for kids. Talk
to the rangers to find out whether there are any threatened species and how
they are being protected. You and your friends might be able to help the
rangers in their conservation work. When you visit a national park, make sure
you obey the wildlife code: follow fire regulations; leave your pets at home;
leave flowers, birds’ eggs, logs and bush rocks where you find them; put your
rubbish in a bin or, better still, take it home. If you have friends who live
on farms, encourage them to keep patches of bush as wildlife habitats and to
leave old trees standing, especially those with hollows suitable for nesting animals.
Some areas have groups which look after local lands and nature reserves. They
do this by removing weeds and planting local native species in their place. You
could join one of these groups, or even start a new one with your parents and
friends. Ask your local parks authority or council for information.
So what
am I and what are you supposed to do to save the endangered species? Yes, it
definitely sounds difficult and you may feel "what can I do from my side?
it should be supported from all people".....but these are some things that
you can do to preserve wildlife.
