Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
O*NET Code: 19-1023.00
Description
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.
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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Animal BehavioristAnimal BiologistAquatic BiologistBehavioristConservation BiologistCryptozoologistDolphin ResearcherEntomologistEthologistField NaturalistFish and Wildlife BiologistFish BiologistFish ConservationistFish CulturistFish TechnologistFisheries and Wildlife Biological ScientistFisheries BiologistFisheries Management BiologistFishery BiologistForest Wildlife Biologist
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Writing4/100
Science4/100
Coordination4/100
Active Learning4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (28)
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Salesforce software
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Computer modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Database management software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0HATPRO
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Spreadsheet software
0Relational database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Animal Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Soil and Plant Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Microbiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Range Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Foresters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Restoration Planners
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Industrial Ecologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists → Animal Scientists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (22)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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