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Zadi
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what is the daily life of a zoologist?
I am interested in knowing more about zoologist. I am a junior in high school and i think it would be interesting to learn what exactly a zoologist does in his/her daily life.
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Venkatesh Murthy
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Typical Day for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Here is a list of tasks that Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists do every day.
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.
Weekly and Monthly Tasks
Here is a list of tasks that Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists do on a weekly or monthly basis.
Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
Working Hours
How many hours do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists work per week? 40 hours per week
What is the work schedule like? Irregular (Changes with weather conditions, production demands or contract duration)
Here is a list of tasks that Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists do every day.
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.
Weekly and Monthly Tasks
Here is a list of tasks that Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists do on a weekly or monthly basis.
Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
Working Hours
How many hours do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists work per week? 40 hours per week
What is the work schedule like? Irregular (Changes with weather conditions, production demands or contract duration)
Shazia Khan, PhD
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It depends on how u wish to diversify or specialize. I have a bachelors in zoology, but went into biomedical sciences for my masters, followed by a PhD in Biochem / mol bio.
zoologists can be teachers, research scientists in a lab, work in the field with animals etc
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