I'm graduating with a bachelors in zoology in 2 weeks and I plan to get my PhD in animal behavior. I want to specialize in endangered carnivores, going with 2 directions. 1 helping the individuals that can't be released have the most enriching life they can and 2 what you said in this video! I want to understand them so we can better protect them. It's so sad how warped peoples view is on predators, specifically large and apex. I guess there is a third thing, I want to help inform the public about how amazing and important they are.
Sounds like you will perfect to work in conservation, as it's so important to look at the issues through a holistic way - so you've got your rehab, research/protection and community outreach going on. All really important issues. Congrats for your graduation, what are your immediate next plans?
Thanks so much for sharing- this is really interesting. I’m hoping to move into conservation from a background in teaching and psychology, which is a little daunting. I was wondering whether you’d think a background in human behaviour might be helpful in moving into conservation behaviour, after further study of course?
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I'm graduating with a bachelors in zoology in 2 weeks and I plan to get my PhD in animal behavior. I want to specialize in endangered carnivores, going with 2 directions. 1 helping the individuals that can't be released have the most enriching life they can and 2 what you said in this video! I want to understand them so we can better protect them. It's so sad how warped peoples view is on predators, specifically large and apex. I guess there is a third thing, I want to help inform the public about how amazing and important they are.
Sounds like you will perfect to work in conservation, as it's so important to look at the issues through a holistic way - so you've got your rehab, research/protection and community outreach going on. All really important issues. Congrats for your graduation, what are your immediate next plans?
Hi, thank you for this video. I am currently studying ecology and zoology at the moment and find animal behaviour and ethology really interesting
Excellent! Glad you found it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions!
Really interesting information - even after guiding for 25 years I learnt even more :)
Sorry I missed this comment at the time! Thanks so much!! 25 years wow!
Thanks so much for sharing- this is really interesting. I’m hoping to move into conservation from a background in teaching and psychology, which is a little daunting. I was wondering whether you’d think a background in human behaviour might be helpful in moving into conservation behaviour, after further study of course?
100% it will be useful (I started with human psychology actually!) your teaching experience will also be really helpful!