How to Become a Wildlife Biologist (in 5 minutes)

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4 жыл бұрын

Have you always wanted to work with wildlife and animals in the field? Do you think being a wildlife biologist is the right job for you? I break down the quick and dirty version of how to become a wildlife biologist and break into the field of wildlife conservation. What majors do you need to choose? What should you do in high school and college? Does GPA matter?
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@cool-wf9cr 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 17 and just started thinking about this

@ximenavazquez3481 3 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@angienoexiste 3 жыл бұрын

same here

@kgshoots_ 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 15 and same!

@ssjmxky 3 жыл бұрын

im 15 years old and i have been thinking about this since i was 12 i love animals and always will i hope one day i can become rich and good with animals wether im a veterinarian or wildlife biologist

@archanapatil9653 2 ай бұрын

I also

@JaeChristineOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

I can tell you don't have children. Lol. Your home is stunning! Absolutely love it!

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Haha nope 😂 thank you! It’s a tiny little apartment but it’s mine and I love it ❤️

@tsengpatrick188 3 жыл бұрын

when i grow up i wanted to be a Wildlife biologist because its my dream and im interested in helping Nature because i love nature

@abhinavpandey7145 3 жыл бұрын

Me too but didn't know how to become wildlife biologist explain me the procedure

@sohampise0 3 жыл бұрын

Bro how to become the wildlife biologist

@androsdelacruz 3 жыл бұрын

Yah me too

@jarekg3740 2 жыл бұрын

@@abhinavpandey7145 literally just choose it as your major

@joshua9567 3 жыл бұрын

I literally slacked off all four years and got into a hella good university XD Dont stress kids, As And Bs are fine, Even Some Cs BUT WHILE IN UNI! Grades really matter

@calyaevanthe 3 жыл бұрын

thank youu i really needed this

@moizzuddinrizwan4434 3 жыл бұрын

People do think too much about getting good grades but u can get into good colleges with decent grades if you have done a lot of extracurricular/internship activities. Colleges want to see you experiencing new things and see that you r interested in a career. They base that off your internships and out of school activities.

@peonies- 4 жыл бұрын

I wish i took biology in high school, now I am doing International Studies (bachelor of arts) with a minor in Sustainable Development (includes ecology/biodiversity on a low level). I took a coursera in Ecology and Conservation and find it sooo fascinating. Hopefully one day I can still work somewhat in the field of conservation.

@owennicholson8914 4 жыл бұрын

I know I’m late but Biology was required for me

@sebastians7346 Жыл бұрын

U can always change ur career!

@livbelling3171 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found this! I’ve wanted to be a wildlife biologist for so long and I’m only in middle school haha💗

@livbelling3171 4 жыл бұрын

Nerdy One I’ve been super interested in the way that animals interact with each other and their environment for awhile now.

@livbelling3171 4 жыл бұрын

Nerdy One And I agree. Deforestation is terrible and is causing the extinction and endangerment of so many species! It’s crazy how some people don’t realize this.

@mikesmith9588 3 жыл бұрын

Hihihihihihi did you really just call yourself an advanced child 😂

@livbelling3171 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Smith lmao I think they deleted their comment

@morganbrim2777 3 жыл бұрын

Me too at first I didnt know but now this is perfect I wanted a job i could travel with and one that I could be with animals know i found this

@oliverbrewer3296 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I’m 26 and just entered my sophomore year majoring in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in natural resources and conservation ; and you’ve given me a lot of good ideas to boost up my resumé and different career options!

@avadhootv 4 жыл бұрын

I would also suggest take a course on statistics and geography especially involving GIS. These two skills go long way in in doing research as well as crucial for management and conservation.

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 4 жыл бұрын

great video! lots of great info packed into 5 minutes efficiently

@mariacristinacateriano2585 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m Maria Cristina and have found your channel 2 days ago. I have been watching so many videos. They are truly great! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and giving advice about how it is like being a wildlife biologist. I am also a biologist, who is considering switching from the molecular biology field to the ecology/wildlife biology field. I just graduated from UNC-Greensboro, NC. And I’m currently looking for jobs and enhancing my resume, your videos have been so helpful! Thanks Kristina, Best in all of your endeavors!

@nistler6383 3 жыл бұрын

In my second day of college at a environmental science and foresty school and I am majoring in Wildlife Science. Really liked these tips!!

@leekleek373 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great info 😊

@abhinavpandey7145 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very interesting I am very happy to find your channel keep smiling I wanted to become animal biologist I am 15 yrs old know thanks a lot

@vasilisdoussopoulos401 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kristina! Thank you for all the great videos! I am a 30 year old medical doctor with a masters degree in neuroscience, seriously considering a career change to wildlife biology/conservation. I currently live in Greece, and was wondering if you have any particular bachelor degree suggestions in Europe on Zoology or wildlife biology! Keep up the good work🙏

@maryambourkadi8888 4 жыл бұрын

thank u soo much for sharing this!

@RTreasures 4 жыл бұрын

Love this. Im 30 now so probably not happening but Love watching your videos

@danzsyy 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t say that! Trust me if this will truly bring you happiness you should go,for it

@RTreasures 3 жыл бұрын

@@danzsyy my main point is I have kids and a lot of responsibilities I didn’t have when I was younger

@angienoexiste 3 жыл бұрын

i would love to work in something related to wildlife and nature but i didn't pick biology for my bachelor's (im doing a social science one). that's what making me re-think about what career i should chose

@NM-tx7zm 4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@dakeep5251 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think is the oldest you can be to start with this career? Here you talk about starting at highschool level, but what if someone that is a mature student or wants to become one has interest on this career. Any advice for those older people?

@iambarnowl 3 жыл бұрын

another resource for internships, especially if you are still in undergrad, Student Conservation Association. set up an account and they'll match you with positions that fit your skill set.

@AnaGarcia-ku9pu 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in junior high school and I’m really thinking in studying zoologist, my family an I are going to immigrate to British Columbia Canada so hopefully I can get to the university there, but I still want to live in Mexico, so I don’t know what to do

@lucassraw 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a question... What would be the competencies that you would have as a zoologist vs. those that you would have as an ecologist?

@sr3yu 4 жыл бұрын

Wow ❤️

@thakursingh1230 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting all Credits on my transcript while doing bachelor's of environmental management and sustainability (majoring in environmental science). I have also a done a couple of (3) internships of 80 hours each. So what do you think my job profile looks like ?

@lutherevans968 4 жыл бұрын

I am beginning a wildlife conservation bachelor's degree program, but I'm not sure if I want to be a field wildlife biologist. Currently, I'm particularly interested in international policy aspects of wildlife conservation and efforts to prevent the illegal wildlife trade. I'm already aware that I will likely continue my education once I earn the bachelor's degree. I think it might be helpful to some if you did a video highlighting the many different conservation career paths one could possibly pursue.

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

for sure, it’s on the list! I am working in a similar job to what you mention now so it would be useful to discuss the pros/cons.

@lutherevans968 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Yay! I have seen many of your videos, and they are always so insightful. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say!

@jasmineharper4869 4 жыл бұрын

@@lutherevans968 as you mentioned international policy concerning wildlife, one career path for this would be a compliance officer! The webpage linked is an example of a real job description to what a compliance officer could be doing (am not sure if this is something you would be interested in, but I thought you might want to check it out in case you never heard, it could give you a vague idea maybe) careers.doc.govt.nz/jobs/DOC-400-9554I Also: www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/compliance-and-law-enforcement/

@lutherevans968 4 жыл бұрын

@@jasmineharper4869 That is very interesting! Thank you for letting me know!

@rodriguez7198 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@andymay96ify 4 жыл бұрын

I have an interview for a fishery observer position coming up and was wondering what you thought of taking a position like this if my goal is to become a wildlife biologist. Do you think it would be more valuable spending more time looking for a more related career or is a fishery observer a good stepping stone into becoming a wildlife biologist. Btw, thanks so much for posting so many helpful videos, we are so lucky to have you on KZfaq.

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

A ton of wildlife bio's start out in fishery observer jobs. I know a lot of people who did that right out of school, I think it's a good stepping stone. It's tough work but if you have that on your resume employers will know you're comfortable in all weather/field conditions.

@andymay96ify 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn thanks for the advice and for the quick reply. You are awesome :)

@sap01hwc 4 жыл бұрын

I have a engineering bachelor degree(with not a good grades), do you think a master degree of Animal Science (Wildlife Biology) in the University of Queensland help me to get into the Wildlife Biologist career? I am so afraid if I will be jobless and also lost my chances in engineering if I quite my job to study the master degree oversea. Thank you so much!

@MikeMike-dm7wz 3 жыл бұрын

Simple way to work with animals is to RESPECT THEM

@madzluv9531 3 жыл бұрын

Just to be clear I can make a living doing this? (its my dream job and im also going to incorporate lots and lots of photography)

@ChiChiLand299 6 ай бұрын

What do you do though if you did graduate with a bachelor's in biology, but don't have any internship or volunteer experience?

@natashamartinez937 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I had a political science degree. However, am I able to change my career to wildlife biology? I had a second major in environmental studies but I only took a few basic science courses in undergrad.

@thiskidlav 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Kristina, I am a masters student at the University of Michigan. I have to decide between writing a thesis or working as a student consultant for a year and a half for the city of Ann Arbor, calculating ecosystem services of protected lands. I am unsure which would be more advantageous to pursue a career in wildlife biology. I would love to know what you thought if you end up seeing this comment. Your channel is amazing btw. Thanks!

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a really hard one! Generally I recommend thesis based masters degrees but that internship sounds extremely relevant. Is there any way you can write a thesis based off the work you do with the city? That's actually what I did and the city government supported it. If not, I would consider if you want to go to a PhD/academia/research or work. If you want to pursue a career in academia, I would go with the thesis. If not, then go with the city experience.

@thiskidlav 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Thanks so much for responding! I will look into if I can maybe get a publication out of it. Thanks for your help!

@victorialoy5687 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just finished my associates of biological sciences and always wanted to do wildlife biology/marine biology but I’m hesitant on the schooling. Most jobs require a masters I believe however, I know you didn’t receive a PhD or masters. I’m flip flopping in my head if conservation/ wildlife biology or something more medical (Sonography/ surgical tech) would be better suiting for me. I’m stuck at a crossroads and don’t know what would be a better fit for me before I start studying for my bachelors. What would you recommend for my dilemma lol?

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

It’s really hard to say. How do you see your day to day life? Would you want to spend 40+ hours a week working in a medical clinic or in the lab/field/office? How much do you need job stability and how flexible is your life? Those are the questions id think about.

@11asiyakhatai69 5 ай бұрын

i am 23 year old and i am pursuing my graduation in zoology and i love to be a zoo keeper and all... so please let me know how to apply for zookeeper .... as a trainee would they accept ?

@Ara_Ara2 4 жыл бұрын

What if you have no way to volunteer, like if the closest animal sanctuary is an hour drive away, what should you do then?🥺

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Citizen science! You can work online through sites like Zooniverse to ID wildlife online, or occasionally on my Instagram I will advertise for online internship postings where you work from your computer.

@tinaa140 4 жыл бұрын

I already graduated without an internship 🙁 I've been unable to get a job or internship in the environmental field. I'm thinking about doing a CEQA certificate program at UCSD so I could get hired as an environmental consultant, but I'm not sure if that's good enough to get hired 🤷‍♀️

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

I think that sounds like a nice thing to put on your resume! Jobs always seem to be posting about needing CEQA knowledge. Can you do that and maybe do some environmental volunteer work or something to put on your resume?

@tinaa140 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Yeah, I was thinking of helping out with some habitat restoration projects going on near me. Thanks for replying 😊

@rameshprajapati6394 4 жыл бұрын

Mam I am from India and become a wildlife biologist so. My is that it is nessecesry to do PhD in this field.

@vanessagarcia-dw2cb 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristina! I love your videos and I am a huge fan of yours as an environmentalist! Our thinking is very similar and I plan on becoming a wildlife biologist as well! :) I am currently approaching my last semester as an undergraduate. Would you say doing an independent study with a Professor who studies GLV's in plants is a good idea to go into? I have an opportunity to work in the lab as an elective for credit. The other electives that are available are not interesting to me and this is my first time having an opportunity like this! :) Thank youu! I would really appreciate your honest opinion!!!!

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

I think any work with a professor in research in ecology is super useful. If you can find wildlife work that would be a bit more relevant but your plant experience will also be very useful for grad school apps if you want to do that, or just to fill your resume :)

@vanessagarcia-dw2cb 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn Great!!! Thank you for replying!:) Keep making these videos!😊

@g.mzainali4068 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristina! Hope you are doing well am doing graduation in Zoology as major I want to become a Wildlife Biologist my university is not supposed to offer internship If you feel comfortable then guide me how i will be a wildlife biologist

@ashley5ashley6 3 жыл бұрын

my 9 year old has been talking about recuing wild animals for years now

@lindseyenna 3 жыл бұрын

Another great resource for finding internships is pathwaystoscience.org! It's recommended to put as many interests as possible when searching. I found 30 that I have to look through now (granted they are all out of state but still, a great opportunity for summer if possible)

@daemon_doll 4 жыл бұрын

Is a bachelors in Biological Sciences too broad of a degree for this kind of field/job choice?

@gbird. 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder when i should start internships. Scared if doing it too early as i wouldnt know much and doing it too late is just a bad idea :/

@claytonfoster4237 3 жыл бұрын

coming from experience, you learn quick if you're passionate.

@mehakrizwan7900 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

@GELLEX-zz8mt 4 жыл бұрын

hey i wanted to ask where can i search for jobs in environmental science. i dont know where to look and have graduated with a degree in environmental studies, i am thinking of doing a masters as well but prefer a masters that offers a job as well and dont know which sites to look at or where to apply..

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

I suggest sites like Indeed, Texas a&m job board, the ornithology exchange and the “wildlife workers network” on Facebook ❤️

@GELLEX-zz8mt 4 жыл бұрын

Kristina Lynn thank you so much

@Luis-yy2fs 3 жыл бұрын

Would natural sciences be a good degree to become a wildlife biologist

@prttygirlzi 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m just planing to become a wildlife biologist and a doctor

@kahiraaa 4 жыл бұрын

how old r u??

@prttygirlzi 4 жыл бұрын

Kedjira I don’t think I wanna tell you my age for privacy reasons and more 😬

@kahiraaa 4 жыл бұрын

oh I understand

@prttygirlzi 4 жыл бұрын

Kedjira thank you

@CacaBaNga590 4 жыл бұрын

@@prttygirlzi you know you can only get one job right?

@jrewing1512 4 жыл бұрын

This is my career and its so hard to get internships.

@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit 4 жыл бұрын

keep at it!!! it will happen!

@jrewing1512 4 жыл бұрын

@@Adventure.Ed.EcoFit Thank you so much.

@Rawwwwboyyyy 3 жыл бұрын

What are the type of places you should intern like at a zoo

@claytonfoster4237 3 жыл бұрын

field studies, humane societies, vet clinics.

@maryam-db3ny 4 жыл бұрын

I live in London and I can't seem to find any wildlife parks near here we just have squirrels and foxes. Where do you think is the closest place to volunteer?

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, by Parks I meant like natural parks where there are hiking trails, many times the bigger ones have trail crews. But in an urban area, I think you should look at volunteering at a wildlife organization/non-profit as I bet there’s many headquartered in London

@maryam-db3ny 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn thanks!!

@jkkdonut 4 жыл бұрын

Try join the local natural history group, mammal group, bat group, dormouse group, bird society etc etc

@solarpunkalana 4 жыл бұрын

Aye fellow englishman! Yeah you’re not going to find many of the parks Kristina talks about here... we don’t really have those big national parks. Your best bet is to come to Cornwall ;) loads of seals down here

@maryam-db3ny 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys :)

@jrush5080 3 жыл бұрын

I didnt do well in high school is it too late 😔

@teodorratanase 4 жыл бұрын

hello kristina!!! what master's degree do you suggest me in order to become a wildlife biologist? i am from romania and it is quite hard to pursue my dream career but your videos are very helpful and i hope some day i will get to taste this sweet dream. thank you for every video you posted. i found your channel a few days ago and watched every single video on your channel. you are a beautiful human and i hope you will achieve every single goal your have. lots of love from romania!!!

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much for watching my videos!!! For master's degrees, your study topic/research topic is more important than the name of your degree, but generally master's is the time to specialize in wildlife so I recommend something like wildlife biology or a more general master's like ecology with your thesis work in wildlife.

@teodorratanase 4 жыл бұрын

@@kristina_lynn thank you so much for answering!!! i am very grateful. my thing is that i am an art student in the final year but on the wrong path. i have to find my way to wildlife biology. only a master s degree in ecology wont help me, right? should i get into ecology university here in romania? i feel so helpless and lost on this path that i dont know..

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

You can get a masters degree in ecology in Romania and still become a wildlife biologist! Just incorporating as much wildlife into your coursework and research is best.

@teodorratanase 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!!!

@jasont5512 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people say to not pay for one's masters degree. How does one go about this? a ton of scholarships? Im a fresh grad from the US and this seems wild to me

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely agree, I'm not an expert but from my research, grad students can find funding through assistantships (TA-ing for the prof) and/or research funding sources that include grad student stipends. Where I live the average yearly stipend is around $27,000 a year, and no tuition

@imtiyenlachang823 4 жыл бұрын

Hello , thank you for thus. I took Masters in Zoology. Us it possible for me to be a wildlife biologist?

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Masters in zoology is a good start but you typically need 1-2 yrs of entry level experience to get a biologist job

@ammararifradhu4949 4 жыл бұрын

hello maam, im actually from india and i am planning to do my undergraduate degree(zoology) from india and then come abroad. So id like to ask if internship in india would help me fetch a job abroad after my postgraduate in wildlife biology

@iidakumpulainen2357 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Every work experience is good and shows the employer that you have experience and know what you're doing :) doesn't matter from what country it is from

@zahraaa.n.7744 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristina, I'm huge fun of your channel. I have a question: can I be wildlife biologist with BSc psychology and MSc animal behavior/ethology?

@majj2370 3 жыл бұрын

Check out diary of a tent wife! She studies elephants in Africa and did a similar career path :)

@zahraaa.n.7744 3 жыл бұрын

@@majj2370 she is an ethologist, no wildlife biologist :(

@majj2370 3 жыл бұрын

@@zahraaa.n.7744 oh okay! If I can ask, what's the difference?

@cheriaguilar4904 4 жыл бұрын

MONSTERA SPOTTED 💚

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

It’s SO BIG now it fills the whole room

@uzmafaheem6907 2 жыл бұрын

Mrs Kristina Lynn I am child my name is Ali Ashhad I am studies for mammalogy . Mammalogy is a branch of zoology. Your are information for mammalogy and became a degree information ok

@chrisrenteria143 4 жыл бұрын

I got accepted into Oregon State University under their natural resource program. However it’s been 10 years since I have taken chemistry and I’m terrified. Any suggestions?

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! You’ll pick it up again, the classes usually start off simple. If you want you can review a chem textbook to refamiliarize yourself!

@_mycar_7600 3 жыл бұрын

Can you become a wildlife biologist if you graduate college?

@kristina_lynn 3 жыл бұрын

A bachelors degree is normally the minimum requirement to be a wildlife biologist

@gouriwalke6861 4 жыл бұрын

I am an Indian .how can I get job in USA. What may I do to be a wild life biologist. Please help me.

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Check out my video on working abroad for my tips: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJtkks-T29bHZXk.html

@Derpy_Mudkipzz 4 жыл бұрын

This is the job that I want when I grow up I am currently 13

@IbrahimAli-sr6yx 3 жыл бұрын

Same! Turning 14 in February

@Derpy_Mudkipzz 3 жыл бұрын

@@IbrahimAli-sr6yx wow well I'm turning 14 in March😅

@IbrahimAli-sr6yx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Derpy_Mudkipzz That's amazing! I'm your superior. Jkjk

@Derpy_Mudkipzz 3 жыл бұрын

@@IbrahimAli-sr6yx ha lmao🤣 all good

@IbrahimAli-sr6yx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Derpy_Mudkipzz so still interested in being a wildlife biologist

@christinabutterfield1801 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! It's crazy that you got a degree and a job in just 5 minutes! That's gotta be a record

@kristina_lynn 4 жыл бұрын

Become a wildlife biologist before you even get out of bed!!

@cheriaguilar4904 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm late😅

@uwumaster3272 4 жыл бұрын

it’s too late for me to have good grades in high school. does that mean i won’t be able to go after this career?

@jhevgainz2307 4 жыл бұрын

go to a community college, get your credits and make sure you don't have bad grades, then transfer to university after atleast one year

@undisclosedlocations 4 жыл бұрын

This isn't common sense? Seems like you can apply the same info for any profession. Go to school, go to more school, go to even more school, work for free, then hopefully you land a job. What a time we live in