Wildlife Biologists develop and conduct experimental studies with animals in controlled or natural surroundings, and study the characteristics of animals, write research papers, reports, and scholarly articles that explain their findings. They work full time. They may work long or irregular hours when doing fieldwork. Wildlife Biologists conduct research to give more knowledge and understanding of wildlife species. They also work with public officials to make wildlife management and conservation plans that protect animals from threats and help animal populations return to and remain at sustainable levels. If nobody did that then most of our animals today would be extinct. The median annual wage for wildlife biologists was $57,710 in May 2012.
