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When the climate changes, how are wildlife habitats affected?

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What relationships exist among animals in the wild? 

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If you like the idea of working in the great outdoors to study questions like these—

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consider a job as a zoologist or wildlife biologist.

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Zoologists study animals, and usually specialize in a specific type of animal,

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like birds or amphibians, studying their behavior, diseases, and development.

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Wildlife biologists are more likely to study specific ecosystems or animal populations,

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such as an endangered species, and work to protect and manage wildlife populations.

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Zoologists and wildlife biologists design experiments, collect data, 

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and share their findings through publications and presentations.

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Depending on their role, these scientists may conduct fieldwork, traveling to deserts, 

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or remote mountainous and woodland regions that may have few modern comforts.

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Other zoologists and wildlife biologists may teach college students in classrooms, or conduct research in laboratories. 

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Whether working alone, or teamed up with other scientists,

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they hold positions in government, colleges and universities,

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utility companies, environmental consulting firms, and conservation groups. 

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For entry-level positions, these scientists need a bachelor’s degree in 

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zoology, microbiology, biochemistry or a related field;

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a master’s degree or Ph.D. is often needed for higher level research or scientific work.