5 WORST things about a Wildlife Biologist career
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Hi from a fellow biologist!
Thank you! I love your channel btw, I have been subscribed to you for over a year now ☺️
Kristina Lynn cool! Thank you 😊
Could you tell what was your salary when you started?
Love hearing your perspective! Keep it up :)
thank you for uploading these videos. keep them coming!
Unboxing a a&w bag asmr
Hahahah. Maybe mukbangs are in my future
Kristina Lynn yup
Thank for this video! Very helpful!
Can you make a video on the difference of wildlife biology, animal behaviorist and zoology
It’s my dream to work as a wildlife biologist! Great videos thanks for the info
I'll just take my family with me haha! This has motivated me more to be a wildlife biology
I will just be starting my senior year of high school and am looking into a wildlife biology career. I love almost everything about it except all the traveling. Do all wildlife biologists have to travel so much? If so is there any other careers similar to wildlife biology that still involves outdoors and wildlife interaction. I have head about zoology but am not 100% sure on their roles or availability.
Most wildlife jobs involve field work and/or travel. Almost all involve some travel as realistically I can’t think of many jobs where they only want to study the wildlife in your specific city and no further. Some wildlife jobs that don’t require travelling but do involve field work are municipal governments or conservation organizations. Like for example a wildlife warden or conservation officer generally has limited jurisdictions they travel in. But like I said it makes it tough to cut yourself off from the majority of jobs right off the bat in a competitive field so maybe check out ecology or environmental jobs which are more flexible and broad
Thank you so much for sharing
Heyy, I'm graduating from high school next year and I'm looking to go to university for a degree like ecology, animal behaviour or some sort of conservation or zoology degree, so the point is I really want to help animals like you said in your best things about being a wildlife biologist video, however the staying away for weeks from home kind of makes me feel nervous about how I would cope with all of it, do you think there's a way for me to have a carrier in this field closer to my area? (Love your channel, it has been so useful for me to decide if I'm ready for this carrier or not! ❤️)
Thank you for being honest :)
Hello! Awesome videos!
I’m going into my undergrad this year and am considering majoring in wildlife biology and then going to vet school, I believe I may enjoy keeping a medicinal practice while leaving options open for conservation/ecological projects and jobs later on. Anyway, your videos gave some great insight, I especially liked the day in the life ones, thanks and take care!
ノア thank you for the kind words!
ノア what do I wanna be when you grow up
I have dreamt about being biologist when I was a kid but I screwed up high school chemistry. I visit places for animal watching as a "compensation". Look forward to more of your videos!
Why does that matter? You can always do better in Community College, it overrules poor high school preformance.
@@krisconrad1051 ^ that's what I did :] now im doing my zoology program at OSU and soon to be doing my environmental science masters!
@@ZoeyVagnerLLF that's awesome! OSU as in Ohio or Oregon? Just wondering cause I'm from Oregon lol.
I love your videos omg 💛
Destiny's Adventure thank you!
You are making me want one now!
I have an Associates Degree in Fish and Wildlife Mgmt. At the time I got this degree, it was considered all you needed for a technicians job. Now it is not considered enough, a Bachelors degree was required for the same job. Now, some agencies want a Masters Degree for the same job. Most of those jobs are really game farming, e.i. running a tractor, planting food crops, disease information collecting, controlled burning operations, performing surveys, trapping, stocking, answering to wildlife damage complaints, Etc. Very few jobs required research duties in my agency. Usually, they would take our data we collected, and send it to one or two wildlife biologists in our state to analyze the data to make recommendations for hunting or population manipulations. So, why would someone who spent 4-6 years want to go out and do farming or laboring duties with that level of education?
Hey i have a few questions about your field, where can i ask them? Also love your videos!! Keep it up!
Danyaal Zubair you can ask them here! And thank you :)
As a vegan myself I struggled with the dissections that were expected of me in my marine bio program. When our field research team studied small invertebrate animals, they withdrew specimens with rough handling methods into these metal tanks. Even if that wasn't the case, the simple act of studying them under a microscope, killed most of the insects and plankton.
I'm a bit introverted and don't have many people to ask in person. So I asked an entomologist online, if there was ANY field in the sciences that someone like me could do, (or if I should just open an animal sanctuary instead.) They stated that yes, most fields that study small invertebrates are going to spend time basically killing specimens for a higher cause. But, a large mammal zoologist might not. Also, a wildlife biologist/ecologist might not!
Does anyone else know what it's like in wildlife biology/conservation/ecology?
I never did any dissections in university and I studied ecology and large carnivores. Thanks for caring about all animals, including the small little guys :)
Thank you so much :D
What are colleges you recommend applying for an environmental science degree?
THANK YOU!!
Idk if you read my comment from the other video buuuut um now I’m a bit scared I know you said it depends for a lot of things but I don’t know specifically if I wanna do government or research lol I’m only 21 I’m still an undergrad I’m trying to learn about this career
Can you explain office jobs more??
You should checkout brave wilderness. Their videos from the past. Just a suggestion
Poison Ivan666 that guy is crazy!!! Super interesting thanks for the suggestion!
What would be an environmental job that doesn’t require long hours away from home? And also commitment to friends/family? Thank you.
Environmental planning could be a good one! Lots of government organizations and consulting companies hire environmental planners. :) Also, any sort of government environmental policy analyst jobs or sustainable building type jobs. There are options!
Can you work in the office or is there lots of field work?
I want to get into ecology or wildlife biology but I have young kids at home
Can you have a cat when you do this job ? I love my cat so much what do you do with your cat when you're traveling
Could you explain what a wildlife biologist does in construction??
Generally we study the baseline levels and behavior of wildlife, and what type of sensitive species are in the area years before a new construction project is done. Then we monitor things like nests and dens during construction and provide recommendations for how to construct without hurting wildlife.
Give me all the worst things and then some. I would give anything to do what you are doing. Im older and single, lived in below 0 temps most of my life, and have worked 12 hour shifts as a nurse which is a highly stressful job. Changing careers and looking for a good graduate program. Do you have your masters and if so where did you go to school?
Nope, no masters. I went to school at the University of California in San Diego - they have a great ecology program! For grad programs in the US, I would look at Humboldt State, Colorado State in Fort Collins, UC Davis, University of Montana
Do you think my military background of 5 years and like a year total occurred in the field would be a plus along with a bachelors in wildlife biology
Yes! Military experience is great for field biology. You still want some wildlife specific experience but military background is a huge bonus
Is it easier to get a job in this field with a PHD? I’m going to UC riverside this fall majoring in biology and I’m considering my degree options
It can be depending on your specialty. A masters is slowly becoming the new standard for biologists
Nice video
THankyoouuuuuu
How much time off do you get during winter? I hate the cold, but would love to be a wildlife biologist where it is hot or just during the summer
I can get up to three months off and I only really go out maybe 4 times max all winter - there just isn't much to see wildlife wise. There is sooo many wildlife biologist jobs in places like the American Southwest where you can be out in the heat too as long as you want to be. There is an entire segment of wildlife biologists that only work summers/field season temporary jobs and take winter off so totally possible.
Vegan Below Zero okay thank you very much!! I will definitely ask you more questions if i have any, I am very glad you respond to your viewers, it is a very kind thing to do:)!
Would a degree in Natural Resources Management with a minor in Natural Resources Ecology work out if I want to get into this field?
Yes I think so! That sounds pretty relevant ☺️
Would an environmental science major be sufficient? I really don't know how the whole college schedules work, I'm going into my Junior year of high school and I'm taking AP environmental science. Taking AP Bio as a senior. Thanks! :)
Environmental science would work. Ecology and wildlife biology would also be relevant. I have a majors video on my channel that explains more :)
What’s the difference between zoology and wildlife biologist?
Wildlife Biologists study all the animals in an environment while a Zoologist studies a specific animal I think
Would a degree in environmental science with a concentration in Fish and wildlife management be sufficient?
What does a typical day consist of?
Yes totally! That’s a pretty relevant degree. Typically I am in the office or out in the field recording wildlife, habitat, and ecological features and providing advice based on what I observe.
Can I ask when u say cyclical.. how much time off you get a year in this field? Thanks :)
Generally a few months!
For jobs like environmental planner / gov. Jobs how much background in law do you need? If you have wildlife bio / zoology degree are you still able to apply for those possitions
Yes you can still apply if you don't have government or law experience, you learn a lot on the job. People who have worked in government before usually have a leg up on non-government applicants but it's not impossible, I've worked in government with 0 government or law past experience.
Wildlife biology takes a special kind of person. Its one of the most underpaid, underappreciated, and overcompetitive fields. Field techs are often exploited for their labor. Unless you're ok with being poor, in debt, traveling a lot and having unstable jobs and relationships, then it's not a good idea. it's a better idea to get a better paying job and volunteer on a wildlife project.
Why do you comment this on EVERY video?
Well. Thank you for killing my dreams 😕
Are you a wildlife biologist trying to reduce competition?
@@teehlfx5238 lol probably
Idk what you are talking about, wildlife biologists in Alaska get paid an average salary of 75 000
And a high of 100 000 to 120 000
This chick has definitely been an inspiration to pursue a career in habitat management. But I can't do the beyond Burger thing
What school did you go too?
UC San Diego!
is a wildlife biologist the same a zoologist because I have wanted to to be a zoologist practically all my life.
I talk about it more in my majors video (What major should you choose? || Environmental & Wildlife Biologists ua-cam.com/video/5ziZ3P8Bp8U/v-deo.html) but they’re very similar
I am a senior science student majored in microbiology and chemistry so, do i have the chance to take part in this field ?
It might be tough with a non ecology major but if you can get some internships or volunteer experience to build up your resume that will help!
@@kristina_lynn do you have any idea on how to apply to such internships?
how long did it take you to get your job?
nico five years. Before this job, I worked as an environmental biologist, wildlife-related paid intern for the government, retail, environmental inspector for pipelines - all sort of related but took a bit to find a good wildlife only job
What’s the difference between a ecologist vs a wildlife biologist?
Ecologist is more focused on the ecology of the area - the plants, animals, environmental processes, and how they all interact with each other. A wildlife biologist specializes in the animal side of things and how wildlife interact with their habitats. Realistically though, I would consider myself both an ecologist and a wildlife biologist, since I have worked general ecology and wildlife specific jobs. Hope that helps!
I want to be a wildlife biologist, because I'm a bear loving tree hugging hippie at heart, and I want to meet good friends and a woman like you. ;) plus I really enjoy the outdoors and nature most of all. but by no means am I vegan. that burger looks straight up legit though. I think as pursuing it as an undergrad maybe, doing something that I enjoy won't be a bad idea. but as far as career goes I'm probably going to be in the engineering field. but that seems too dry and monotonous to me. plus I don't really want to commute to a day job in a big city every day. I like to be in the field. I'm already a lot older than most, I've already had my 25+ years of IT experience. I've decided to work at an airport now fueling the planes that you travel on, and doing all of the ground handling. I enjoy my current job a lot. But it is not endgame. I also love to fly airplanes. I dream of being a bush pilot and a conservation ecologist. : ) And I do find Bowerbirds super cool! :X
Just wondering how old you are? I'm 27 and still have about two more years of school left before I hopefully become a wildlife biologist. Is this too old?
I’m 27 this year! You are absolutely not too old in the slightest. There are people I graduated with in their 30s-40s
@@kristina_lynn thank you this helps! Just need to get through all the math lol
Can you be a wildlife biologist and not have to do field work? Like he in an office? Or does this degree and life only let you do field work?
There are some office only wildlife jobs but they probably won't be as much actual biology work without any field experience. But there's positions like Policy Analyst for a wildlife management agency, or jobs at a wildlife related non-profit. So it's definitely possible but it does limit your search, it may be worth looking into a more general degree like Environmental Sciences which has many more available office jobs.
I'm currently completing a biotechnology program at a college that has a pathway agreement with University of Guelph that will allow me to enter into the 3rd year of a BSc in biological sciences. It's a fairly flexible major and I plan on taking as many environmental/wildlife classes as possible. Do you think not majoring in wildlife biology would be an issue? I'm able to volunteer quite a bit as my living arrangements and cost of living are all covered. I'm so determined to be doing what you're doing, but this is the only way for me to get into university (I dropped out of highschool and had a child). I have a 3.8 GPA and can absolutely handle the work, I just don't have the highschool marks to prove it so I'm stuck at college for now and the biological sciences major is the only one close to anything field related. The other pathways are genetics, microbiology etc. Sorry for the rambling. You rule!
Mandy O'brecht no I think a biological sciences major with as many wildlife related classes you can make work! Maybe present it on your resume as a “wildlife emphasis” or list your wildlife related classes so an employer can see. I think it’s a pretty sweet thing you’ve got the costs covered! And ya I agree with you biological sciences major would be much better for a wildlife job then genetics or microbio.
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chill 😂
If you had family. could they travel with you to the hotel?
No not normally!
Good info
Some one saw the girl in the mirror 2:20 🤣 👍
Thanks for the info, do you have your masters as well?
Nope!
This is a career path im thinking about. Can i ask, whats your actual degree in?
Brandon Pimer my degree was called “Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution” but it was kind of a general ecology degree. My senior thesis and my electives all focused on wildlife though, and I learned a ton on the job!
Hey.... which car do you own.....💯
im sure i have a thing for animals i just understand them
Are most wildlife biologists vegan/vegetarian?
Definitely not most. I’ve ran into quite a few vegetarian wildlife bios but never another vegan one! Most eat meat.
Do you have a partner and do all people have partners with them
Yes and usually for safety we always go in pairs! Unless it’s a very urban area. Sometimes I just have a non biologist with me too for safety
You forgot low salary unfortunately however if you work onto a master degree or PhD you can find jobs with good pay.
The buns from A&W aren't vegan btw
If you order it with the sesame bun, instead of the wheat bun, like I did in this video its vegan! At least in Canada
The Best of Discord source? A&Ws canadian website says they’re vegan :/ that is worrying
The Best of Discord omg it worked! Mini heart attack!
Do you have a PHD?
Nope!
My child's interest in this job but I want him close & future grandchildren song f his head nna he away I best change his choices
If your child is anything like me, once I had my heart set on it the more my parents did to keep me close the more they pushed me away 🥺😥
I want that. Beyond. Burger 🍔 !!!!!!
Delicious looking !!!! 😋
suddently i dont want to be a biologist
YESSS THE BEYOND MEAT😍 yes vegan life🌱🌱🌱
Sorry to break your little vegan heart, they cook those beyond burgers on the same grill they cook the meat burgers on=Enjoy.
yeah I know, I've worked in restaurants before lol. It doesn't really bother me much
@@kristina_lynn I do not consider a"drive-through"a restaurant. I chef @ a restaurant & we have a separate grill/pans for all vegan cooked items that way there is no cross-contamination.