Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists
Also called: Wildlife Biologist, Zoologist, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Fisheries Biologist
What they do:
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
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![]() New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![]() $57,420
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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