Zoologist

Zoologists study animals both in the wild and captivity. They observe various species in their habitats to understand animal behavior and how species interact within their ecosystem. They may work indoors conducting laboratory experiments and developing reports, or outdoors collecting specimens, gathering data, monitoring, and managing wildlife populations. They observe and measure physical characteristics, monitor diet, track migration patterns and reproduction rates, and address threats. They develop conservation plans to protect endangered species and may manage hunting programs.