Zoology is a very broad study of science. It can include anything from studying the eating habits of a shark, to the interaction between a horse and a human. It is a branch of biology and studies the development, behavior, and interaction of animals. Zoologists are sometimes known as animal scientists or animal biologists. Since zoology is such a broad study, the jobs it includes can vary also. Most zoologist do lab work and have to dissect animals as part of their job. And although the jobs can va
ry, most zoologist focus only on one group of animal. By focusing on one animal you're not only a zoologist, you could also be called anornithologist, a scientist who studies birds. Being a zoologist doesn't stop with just birds, cats and sharks. With zoology there are infinite job options.
You may think that most zoologist work at zoos or museum, a Jack Hanna type of job. This is not necessarily true, only some work for zoos and museums and even fewer work for small companies. Most zoologist work for government agencies.
This type of scientific job appeals to me in many different way. If this job is for animal lovers, then I have it made. I love animals of all kinds and have always been interested in them. Another reason this job appeals to me is because I'm a very hands-on kind of person, I don't like sitting down for very long and doing "boring work." This job is a very physically and mentally challenging. You get to do experiments, work with animals, perform studies on their habits, interactions among their fellow species and more. I don't find working with animals boring nor work.
If I were to become a zoologist, I believe it will suit me in many different ways. I believe it will help me reach one of my goals in life, which is to help others, even if it isn't a human. By being a Zoologist there are many different ways I can help animals, such as working with a wildlife conservation group. A conservation group helps animals have enough room to live and helps them survive in their native habitat when many are becoming endangered from having their living areas becoming reduced, destroyed, or completely altered in a way that can't support that animal.
Overall, the outlook of this profession is looking very good for future generations to become employed as zoologists because as more animals are being neglected and becoming endangered, there's going to be a growing need for professionals who can help these endangered animals survive and keep wildlife living areas available for their habitat as our world gets more populated and we and they compete for space.
1st Image taken by Natalie Bayer
2nd Image: Google Images
Tags: zoology, scientist, wildlife, Jack Hanna
3 comments:
This is really good! i honestly did not realize that zoology was so broad. This was very interesting as well because of all the information you provided and the details.
That sounds like a really fun job, and like you said its very important. with more and more endangered animals we are going to need more zoologists to help with there survival.
Very good job! I also didn't realize how many options there were. The picture you took was insane! Good job on that also! That job would interest me as well; I like animals and saving them or researching more about them to protect them.
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