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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 13
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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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Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations. |
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Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them. |
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Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options. |
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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 and 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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Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings. |
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Oversee the care and distribution of zoo animals, working with curators and zoo directors to determine the best way to contain animals, maintain their habitats and manage facilities. |
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Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases. |
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 Zoologist - from: N.C.S. [UK] |
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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Zoological Scientist
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Last Updated: March, 2011 |
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