Lucas, you are such a dear for taking the time to create videos like this, and answering every question you receive. I don't know if you're told enough, or at all, but thank you. :)

You are very welcome, Jake. Thanks for the kind words!

Lucas, what kind of advice would you give a rookie?

I specifically want to work with African Mammals (mainly Elephants and Rhinoceros'), and I'm looking for schools more tailored for that. Any suggestions?

Great talk, thanks guys.

Really enjoyed this, thank you!

Wow Fantastic Video I hope to See more from you shortly!! I Can Tell you put time into The Video! Keep up the Amazing Videos!

thank you for the help im 14 and have always wanted to work with animals so I found this very helpful

I wish this video or ones like it existed when I was in school. I am from the days of the commodore and the internet didn't exist. Good Job!! Kids need this these days.

I love your videos! Thanks for coming to my school

very helpful, thank you so much! x

I know this is an older video, but I found it really relevant and helpful for my situation. I am married and have an almost 2 year old son. I’ve started back up with my schooling after taking a 3 year break. I have to do it all online because I’m a stay at home mom. I am leaning heavily towards an environmental science or ecology degree and I hope to be able to get a decent paying job in the future working hands on and not pushing paper or spending all my time in a lab. I have heard the need for volunteering is really important and doing summer research etc. how can I achieve my dream degree and career while being a stay at home mom who can already only take online classes? My son will eventually be in school, but that is not for over 3 more years.

great work!

Thank you very much, this was very helpful! I am definitionally going to be more proactive in finding research experience next year. I hope it helps me figure what specific field I have an interest in. I am going into my second year as an undergraduate at University. I'm just trying to figure out what I want to do as a career because I haven't chosen a major yet I love biology and environmental science and there are so many different pathways and fields within those disciplines.

I just want to thank you for this video. It really helped me a lot! (:

Thank you for the link, I'll be researching and mass sending E-mail's immediately at an amazingly annoying rate. Also going to find a biology related volunteer opportunity asap.

Hi Lucas. I am currently a junior in high school and ever since I was little, I've wanted to work with animals. I am very interested in zoology, specifically with marine mammals, dolphins mostly. II was wondering what your thoughts are in this type of field currently or if I should have a backup career in mind? Thanks a lot. Love the videos.

Hey I have a question that not much people seem to tell me. Ive had a phobia of wasps and bees since I was a child. Do wasps sting you for no reason? Or do they only sting you if they see you and you disturb them.

Hey I was wondering if you have any videos on what to write in a personal statement when applying for zoology?

Hey sorry Im not sure if you're familiar with the International Baccalaureate (IB) ?but to become a zoologist or study Biological Science is it essential to take another science (chem or phys) at higher level? It's just that I'm extremely into Biology, Ecology and animals in general and have wanted to study it all my life though I know I won't be able to cope with higher chem or higher physics because I am rubbish in comparison and have no interest in them. To get a job in the field and with studying animals, will taking just higher Bio and no other science be sufficient? Sorry if you've already mentioned this in the video.

Were any of you ever scared to choose a specific area of study? I am a senior at uc davis and i am still finding it tough to choose a niche within ecology/biology. I am interested in marine ecosystems, herpetology, and conservation. And advice for narrowing my choices?

Hi i know this is an old video but im really curious in how to start a career path towards being a zoologist im currently a junior in high school, going to be a senior in a couple months and id like to know what courses to take, i know you need biology or chemistry and i was wondering if you absolutely need chemistry aswell, I would like to work in a zoo and study the animals behaviour while also teaching people about the animals, Handling them and caring for/feeding them. Not sure if zoology is the correct path?

Thanks for vid i may going to do something whit animals very usefull ;)

Hi Lucas, I'm a junior in high school and I've known all my life that I've wanted to work with animals. I've done countless amounts of research and nothing compares to the phenomenal videos you make, so thanks for sharing!!! I'm looking to have hands on experience with larger mammals such as bears, big cats, wolves, etc. I originally wanted to go into wildlife rehabilitation but thorough research has shown me that it is mostly volunteer work. Also, very few colleges offer a zoology course. Working alongside large mammals seems like a dream which leads me to wonder if I can actually make a career out of it. Forgive me if this is a personal question but is there a zoology career out there that will support me well enough financially? Or should I look into something else with better pay because as much as I love animals, I can't help but think long-term. Sorry this is a little lengthy... your opinion on the matter would be greatly appreciated! :)

hello lucas i am currently attending shasta college and its my second year but i really dont have a major but im wanting to take zoology and work with animals but i dont like killing them its just an oath i took but i do understand if the animals are sick and injured and cant be healed they need to be put down but i really love animals especially wildlife animals my favorite is the wolf but i would love to be working with wildlife. what would i need to do for schooling and what type of jobs would be available for me and were would i need to move to, currently i live in redding. im slower at learning but after i get it is memorized also if i dont do things like for example car and i dont do them for a long time i dont remember certain things. with this disability would i still be able to find me a job in zoology with wildlife? but im willing to put in the hard work for this just not sure where to go for it or how to start it. sorry for the length have to be honest knowing what im capable of and my weakness is part of the hard work. thank you and your opinion would be greatly appreciated thank you for your time:)

An appropriate fear of wasps and bees is understandable but don't let it keep you from enjoying your life okay? They are not out to get you--they sting when they feel threatened, not just to inflict pain randomly. There's a certain cost involved (some bees actually die when they sting) so they will generally leave you alone if you leave them alone. Most stings happen when some inattentive person puts a hand or foot on or near them so try to watch yourself and just stay calm when they come near.

What is the best masters degree for someone who loves evolution and behaviour of animals and working in nature? Thanks

Hi Lucas! I'm from India just about to give my 12th standard final exams. I had this craze of persuading a career that involves working with animals since I was child. Finally I decided to to be a zoologist! We don't have much opportunities and knowledge about this field here in India, neither are the friends and families supportive of the decision. I want to study and work somewhere abroad (preferably Australia) so badly! Unfortunately I have to do my bachelor's degree here due to financial reasons, I can't afford abroad . But I'm planning to go as soon as I finish my course. So can you please help me in knowing what are the ways or any exams that I can give to go abroad so that I get maximum scholarship (I'm a bright student!) or any important tips, coz I have zero knowledge about this. It will be great help on your part! And thank you so much for this video!!!!

How do I deal with questions during my degree with the most incomprehensibly boring phrasing? Something like: '"Mutualistic relationships between species are essentially cooperative" Discuss this using appropriate examples. ' HOW do I cope with that? I love the ideas in Biology, but when someone puts that on a piece of paper. I don't think I've ever seen anything more boring in my whole life!

Thank you!!!