Zoologist

Tasks and duties

• Studying animals in their natural habitats, as well as in captivity and laboratories.
• Performing experiments to identify species and gather data on growth, nutrition, reproduction, prey and predators.
• Developing ways to control populations of wild animals and animals in captivity.
• Undertaking surveys of fauna and preparing reports for management agencies.
• Preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers.
• Participating in wildlife awareness programs for the public.
• Examining bacteria, fungi, cells, and other microscopic organisms, for information on larger plants and animals.
• Writing articles and publishing findings.