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Zoologist. Jenny Bryant Pd. 1 Marine Biology II Hon. Description. Zoologists study all aspects of animal life, including where and how animals live and how they interact with their surroundings. Personal Qualities.
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Zoologist • Jenny Bryant • Pd. 1 • Marine Biology II Hon.
Description • Zoologists study all aspects of animal life, including where and how animals live and how they interact with their surroundings.
Personal Qualities • Zoologists should be observant, inquiring, imaginative and open-minded. They should also be practical and accurate, patient, self-motivated and logical.
Education • Zoologists need to have a Bachelor of Science (with or without honors) in zoology or ecology to enter the job. Further postgraduate study in relevant subjects is preferred.
Useful Experience • It is useful for zoologists to have experience in conservation work and research and laboratory work. Some experience working with animals is useful.
Salary • Zoologists usually earn between $30,000 and $70,000 per year. Many zoologists work as university lecturers and salary for university lecturers ranges from $37,000 to $76,000.
Tasks and Duties • dissect animals, and sketch animals and their parts • study the relationship between animals and their environment • work out ways to control pests • carry out laboratory and fieldwork • work out ways to help conserve species at risk • give talks to community groups and local authorities
Training on the Job • Zoologists gain some skills on the job. They may also attend training courses in management and computer skills.
How Does this relate to Rose Bay? • At Rose Bay it would be helpful to have a Zoologist because they could tell us more about the animals there and their behaviors.
Web Sites • http://www.aalas.org/ • http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/ • http://www.careers.co.nz/jobs/6b_lif/j26233d.htm