Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
2. 02Disseminate 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.
3. 03Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
4. 04Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
5. 05Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
6. 06Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
7. 07Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
8. 08Conduct literature reviews.
9. 09Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
10. 10Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
11. 11Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
12. 12Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.

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