Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

What Does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
• 2Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
• 3Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
• 4Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
• 5Disseminate 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.
• 6Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
• 7Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
• 8Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.

Required Skills

• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Science
• Writing
• Active Learning
• Computer modeling software
• Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
• Database management software
• Email software
• ESRI ArcGIS software
• ESRI ArcView
• Geographic information system GIS software
• Geographic information system GIS systems
• Global positioning system GPS software
• HATPRO

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary