Zoologist

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Zoologist

• Jenny Bryant
• Pd. 1
• Marine Biology II Hon.

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Description

• Zoologists study all aspects of animal life,
  including where and how animals live and how they
  interact with their surroundings.

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Personal Qualities

• Zoologists should be observant, inquiring,
  imaginative and open-minded. They should also be
  practical and accurate, patient, self-motivated
  and logical.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Training on the Job

• Zoologists gain some skills on the job. They may
  also attend training courses in management and
  computer skills.

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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.

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Web Sites

• http//www.aalas.org/
• http//www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/
• http//www.careers.co.nz/jobs/6b_lif/j26233d.htm