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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-1023.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 64,890.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
- Currently, there are 17,720 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists”.
Also Known As…
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Zoologist
- Wildlife Manager
- Wildlife Biologist
- Fishery Biologist
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist
- Environmental Specialist
- Conservation Resources Management Biologist
- Assistant Research Scientist
- Aquatic Biologist
- Wildlife Technician
- Wildlife Program Manager
- Wildlife Health Specialist
- Wildlife Ecologist
- Wildlife Division Manager
- Wildlife Diversity Program Manager
- Wildlife Conservationist
- Threatened and Endangered Species Coordinator
- Terrestrial Ecologist
- Shark Biologist
- Protozoologist
- Ornithologist
- Nematologist
- Naturalist
- Migratory Game Bird Biologist
- Marine Scientist
- Marine Biologist
- Mammalogist
- Limnologist
- Lepidopterist
- Ichthyologist
- Herpetologist
- Hatchery Superintendant
- Game Management Assistant Chief
- Forest Service Wildlife Program Leader
- Fisheries Management Biologist
- Fish Technologist
- Fish Culturist
- Fish Conservationist
- Fish Biologist
- Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid
- Field Naturalist
- Ethologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Entomologist
- Ecologist
- Dolphin Researcher
- Cryptozoologist
- Black Bear Project Leader
- Behaviorist
- Animal Biologist
- Animal Behaviorist
Tasks for “Zookeeper”
- Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
- Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
- Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
- Raise specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments.
- 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.
- Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
- Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.
- Perform administrative duties such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
- Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
- Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
- 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.
- Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
- Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
- Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
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