Career Summary
Future Plans
My plan is too go to college for in education in waterfowl biology. After that I plan to be a wildlife biologist that specializes in waterfowl.
Career Description
Wildlife biologists research and monitor plant and animal habitats in a given region to determine various environmental and population dynamics. For example, wildlife biologists may observe the effect of pollution on a population's health or analyze the predator-prey relationship for a specific species within an area. During this process, these professionals may be responsible for collecting data and looking out for repeating animal behavior patterns. Once their studies are done, they may begin formulating conclusions and publishing their results.
Wildlife biologists frequently work for government agencies, university research departments and private companies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that as of May 2013, the median annual salary for a wildlife biologist or zoologist was $57,430 (www.bls.gov). The top-paid ten percent earned $95,460 or more. The BLS also noted that job opportunities for zoologists and wildlife biologists were expected to increase by 5% between 2012 and 2022.
Education
While completing a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or a similar field is sufficient for some positions, most wildlife biologists hold at least a master's degree and more often a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Required courses for prospective wildlife biologist include zoology, biology and ecology. Students may also need to complete a certain number of credits in organic chemistry and statistics. Concentrations within the field range from land conservation to microbial ecology.
Work Cited
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