Wildlife biologists
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Wildlife biology is the study of wild animals and their habitats.
Requirements
To work as a wildlife biologist, one must:- Receive a minimum of a bachelor's degree (PhD recommended) in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife Management, or Natural Resources Management;
- Work both indoors and outdoors year round, regardless of weather conditions;
- Be prepared to travel long distances
Salary
The beginning income for a position with the federal government averages $25,000 per year for a candidate with a bachelor's degree, $32,000 per year for a candidate with a master's degree, and $37,000 per year for a candidate with a PhD State governments offer starting salaries between $22,000 and $29,000 annually. Wildlife biologists can also work as assistant professors, teachers or professors, with salaries beginning at $38,000 per year. The average income for wildlife biologists is $44,500 annually in the federal government, $40,500 per year in state government positions, and $52,000 a year for assistant professors. Wildlife biologists earn their top salaries in the federal government and high education. Salaries in these positions can range from $65,000 to $85,000 per year.Famous Wildlife Biologists
- Jane Goodall, primatologist
- Jeff Corwin
- Eugene Raymond Hall
- Paul Errington
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