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Wildlife Biologist Memo

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Memorandum To: Professor Dill From: Hannah Reynolds Date: September 16, 2016 Subject: Wildlife Biologist Career This memo will cover the information I need to become a wildlife biologist. Such as what a wildlife biologist is, the education requirements, challenges, and the work environment effect on your identity. Description of a Wildlife Biologist Wildlife biologist are very similar to Zoologist in the way they both study animals in their natural environments. (what does a wild life biologist do what does their work day look like?) Education To become a Wild life biologist at an entry-level job I must have a bachelor’s degree majoring in a biological science. (Cite) Although to advance further into my career it is recommended …show more content…

Income can become a challenge for many wildlife biologists, as the average income for a wildlife biologist in America as of May 2015 is $59,680 per a year or $28.69 per hour according to U. S. Bureau of Labor. (Cite) Given that I will have to attend a university or college form a minimum of four years to eight years to obtain a bachelors degree up to a Ph. D. The average debt from a Ph. D. is which can cause substantial finical debt becsue of average pay. When you add in providing for a family or just for your self it effects your way of living. Being a wildlife biologist some jobs will require you to have physical endurance. Wildlife biologist travel to different locations to research they have to be adaptable to any weather conditions. () Many jobs require physical strength to transport essential materials to research site; a job application given from the US Fish and Wildlife Service states “This could require carrying up to 7 gallons (50 pounds) of fuel up to one-half of a mile. The position requires the ability to climb up to the base of the radar antennas for mobilization, deployment, and trouble shooting …” (). This can vary though because some research jobs require higher physical abilities than

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