What is an Animal Biologist?
Animal biologists are scientists that study animals. There are a variety of different types of animal biologists. Some animal biologists work inside in laboratories. Others work outside in the field. Animal biologists work in settings such as city, state or national parks; research laboratories; academia; or with non-profit organizations.
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Definition
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Animal biologists are also called zoologists.
Ornithologists
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An ornithologist is a zoologist that studies birds. These scientists study bird migration, monitor bird nests and help protect bird habitats.
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Mammalogists
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A mammalogist is a zoologist that studies mammals. These scientists tag and track animals such as polar bears, wolves, deer, and other mammals.
Herpetologists
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A herpetologist is a zoologist that studies amphibians and reptiles. These scientists tag and track individuals and populations of animals such as lizards, frogs and salamanders.
Ichthyologists
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An icthyologist is a zoologist that studies fish. These scientists monitor water quality and populations of freshwater and marine fishes.
Other Animal Biologists
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Animal biologists may also study invertebrate animals such as insects, horseshoe crabs, and jellyfish.
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Resources
- Photo Credit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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