Some info about Animal/ Wildlife Biologist?

One of the career fields i'm considering going into but would like some help on some questions if anyone would be able to help.


What work does a wildlife biologist usually do?


What are some qualties that a person should have?


How many hours do they usually work?


Is it hard to get into a biology field after college?


What courses in college should you take to be a Wildlife biologist?


What are jobs that are similiar to this type of work?


Do you need to be good in math to do work in this field?


Thanks in advance.Some info about Animal/ Wildlife Biologist?
Work can vary depending on who you work for and what animals you study. I work as a wildlife biologist but specialize in birds, so I do a lot of nest searching and monitoring of endangered species, raptor surveys, breeding bird and winter bird surveys, trapping of Brown-headed Cowbirds, and I also do some reptile/amphibian work, we trap them and identify them, get measurements, etc., bat surveys, monitor the removal of invasive plant species, assess areas for invasive plant removal. I really think you should really have a passion for animals and nature if you want to get into his field. Most biologist work a 40 hour work week. I do in the spring, but in the winter I work a 44 hour week and a 36 hour week. It may be hard to find a full time job in this field. A lot of it depends on where you live. The best advice I can give you about finding a job after school is to get plenty of hands on experience while still IN school. Take summers off to do some actual field work, there are many seasonal jobs available for you to gain experience. In college you will need to take biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, botany, ecology, along with upper division classes which will be your choice so you can pick what most interests you, and these tend to be the ';fun'; classes. You can major in zoology, wildlife studies, or biology to get a job as a biologist. You can also work in a zoo or go to vet school with a zoology degree. You should be pretty proficient a math to get through a lot of these classes. If you are not, you will struggle through it...BUT you can still get through it without a strong math background but you may need a tutor, and maybe some extra help from the professor. I am terrible at math, but still made it through....just depends on how bad you want it and how hard you are willing to work for it. Good Luck in your career choices.Some info about Animal/ Wildlife Biologist?
Check the links out below, they should give you a good idea of what you will need prior to entering college. I might also suggest some volunteer time at your State Park, a lot of State Parks have a biologist on staff that can help guide you in the hours, and it would help when entering college to be able to have the Park Manager give you a reference (if they are permitted to do so). Volunteering your time would also give you the chance to see if you would like a more specialized field.





Best wishes in whatever field you choose.
Some wildlife biologists end up spending a lot of time outdoors, in remote places, getting down and dirty studying their animal or problem of choice. A person has to LOVE the outdoors and be willing to be out there in all sorts of weather and conditions. Wildlife Biologists are very committed and put up with a lot for their job. It's pretty easy to find a job - look at your national parks, wildlife refuges, state parks, etc for job openings. Wildlife biologists typically can spend LONG hours in the field, (the ones I knew started working at daylight and stopped working at sundown, but it varies). A good degree to take in college is Biology or wildlife management. You only have to be good at statistics, and only if you plan to do your own research and publish some day.
Ever since I have gotten too old and ill to go to the field, I have been doing at lot more statistical analysis. So, broaden your statistical knowledge, as biologists study populations usually and this is done statistically.