Careers in scientific study of Terrestrial wildlife
A list of the careers categorized as those where people research terrestrial wildlife for scientific exploration and advancement.
Terrestrial species are those found on land and air. Marine animals are discussed under a separate category:
The list includes careers where people:
- Research terrestrial wildlife
- Research conditions in which wildlife occur
Career List
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Minimum Entry Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Animal Species: Wildlife
An animal population scientist, collects and analyses data on animal populations, such as population size, distribution, and demographics within an Environment
Minimum Entry Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Animal Species: Wildlife
A conservation biologist focuses on the protection and preservation of natural Biodiversity, ecosystems, and the species that they contain.
Minimum Entry Level: College Diploma
Animal Species: Wildlife
A Field Assistant accompanies researchers or scientists to assist them in various tasks, such as in collecting samples and recording data.
Minimum Entry Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Animal Species: All species
A taxonomist is a scientist who gathers, studies, classifies and scientifically names plants, animals and natural elements.
Minimum Entry Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Animal Species: Wildlife
A wildlife biologist observes and studies terrestrial animals and plants with a focus on field work, academic research, laboratory work, consulting, charity, outreach or policy making.
Minimum Entry Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Animal Species: Wildlife
A wildlife ecologist studies the relationship between terrestrial animals and plants and the environment they occur in.
Minimum Entry Level: College Diploma
Animal Species: Wildlife
A wildlife technician performs specialised scientific tasks such as collecting biological samples to assist conservationists and biologists with wildlife research.
