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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

ID

work_science/zoologists_and_wildlife_biologists

Type

TASK

Children

14

Child Nodes (14)

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Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.

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Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.

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Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.

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Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.

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Disseminate 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.

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Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.

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Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.

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Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.

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Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.

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Conduct literature reviews.

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Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.

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Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.

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Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.

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Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.