wildlife

1. Wildlife Biologist
-Alvin Jaimes

2. Wildlife Biologist
• Studying/managing wild animals and their
habitats
• Study characteristics of animals, such as
origin, interrelationships, development,
distribution, etc.
• Examples of work
– Radio collaring wolfs
– Working to conserve animals or habitats

3. Working Conditions
• Indoors or outdoors
• Often long hours/irregular hours
• State or Federal Employers
• Work as teams or alone

4. Recommended Education and Skills
• 4 year degree for entry level work
• Graduate degrees for advanced work
• Qualifications and skills
• Understand nature and environment
• Speak and write well

5. Graduate School Options
• Humboldt State University
-Located in Arcata, CA
• University of California Davis
-Located on Davis, CA
• San Diego State University
-Located In San Diego, CA

6. Salary
• Starting $41,000
• Average $62,800
• Experience $115,500
• The higher the degree the higher the pay

7. Job Outlook
• The job outlook is 7%, which is rather slow
• More Wildlife Biologist will be needed in the
upcoming decades

8. Why am I Interested In This Career?
• I love animals
• I love nature
• I would like to help animals and their
environments
• I would like to observe animals in their natural
habitats