ZOOLOGIST AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and conduct studies with animals
• Observe animals in their natural habitat
• Conduct habitat surveys
• Prepare biological and environmental reports
• Maintain records of species and habitats

SALARY

• The median pay for this career is $57,430
• The starting pay can be as low as $21,243-$97,871
• The more advanced degrees are more likely to receive higher pay

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• They work in offices, laboratories, or outdoors
• They mostly do field work
• Their work hours may not be the typical 9-5

QUALIFICATIONS

• Need to have a Bachelor's Degree in zoology or wildlife biology
• For a higher-level position, a Master's is recommended
• Chemistry, physics, and statistics are important
• There are specific skills for success in this career