Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this lovely comment! So glad it was helpful!

Liz O'Brien thanks so much liz! Your turn next!!!! 🐘♥️

Hi there, I am sorry for replying to your comment so late! I explain why in my latest video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad-eqd2BvLXHiGw.html) but yes it isn't something that is commonly understood! I haven't been active on here for some time, but I am planning to make a lot more videos soon that hopefully will be helpful to you!

Glad you found it helpful! Yes many zoos have strong research programmes, try and work with one that does a lot of in situ conservation that you could maybe work towards doing a bit of both? Specialise in a species within that zoo that they then have in situ research with - best of both worlds! Good luck!

@@DiaryofaTentwife That's a great idea, thank you!! I've also been thinking of majoring in animal behavior instead of Zoology because I don't do to well with math. Hopefully it works out haha

@@bridgetcaton2881 hate to disappoint you but you will need to deal with maths (well statistics) in both! It’s okay though, very few people enjoy it and everyone gets through somehow!!

@@DiaryofaTentwife I figured it would come up either way, and I'm willing to push through it!

Ethologist I think...no impact, observing from afar - much more meaningful to me

Jeni Jack Great! I think behaviourist jobs are in the media more with quite a few tv shows focusing on those kinds of roles, so good to try and get the other side as I’m sure more people would also think like you - that you can work with animals without being ‘hands on’.

Ethologist It's my dream I was trying to figure out how can i become an ethologist In next two yrs after completing my 12th I'm gonna do bachelor degree Your video helped me a lot

@@liveforchrist3475 Thanks for your comment, I am so pleased it helped you! Good luck with your studies!!

Behaviorist, I train service dogs for a living. 😍

Hi there, thank you for your question and I am sorry I am SO late in replying (I mention why in my latest video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad-eqd2BvLXHiGw.html) Did you end up switching? I don't know if this is too little too late but I also struggled with math and chemistry. The system is quite different in the UK but I did well in Chemistry at GCSE but not so good at AS Level. I didn't have to do it in my Psychology BSc or my Animal Behaviour MSc, but there is a lot of statistics! Which also wasn't my favourite!

Jeni Jack Thanks so much J!! I’ve got some really lovely messages from people who are wanting to go into it as a career so I’m really pleased!

Are we smart enough to know how smart animals are

I’ve read this book

Hi Eduardo! So sorry for the really really late response (I explain why in my latest video) but I will do a video on book recommendations in the future! Thanks so much!

Thanks so much for your comment, glad it was helpful to you! Let me know if you have any questions! Good luck for becoming an ethologist!

Ele Phantastic Ele Phantastic Thanks so much for your comment! I totally agree with you - I didn’t go into depth on the behaviourist side but it’s critical to understand why an animal is acting the way it is to be able to help it. So many accidents/hyper aggression etc happen because the cues are missed and the behaviour wasn’t read properly. I’ve seen that with even elephants in the past. I would say like more behaviourist but there are definite crossovers - I am sure you know more about her than me but I was so interested in Temple Grandins book ‘animals in translation’ it’s very focused on understanding the world that ‘problem’ animals have and really seeing it from their view to be able to adapt their environment and help them. But it also goes into wider animal behaviour and covers a lot of ethology as well, would recommend it to anyone else who happens to be reading this as well!

Diary of a Tentwife Diary of a Tentwife yes I’ve read Temple’s book, what an amazing woman. What a life! Another is The Horse Whisperer, a book inspired by real life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman after who I tried to model my own horse interactions after. Google him, he’s got some great videos out showing how he uses his understanding of horse behavior to gain their trust and understanding. It’s really amazing to watch. 🙂

Diary of a Tentwife also I really believe that ‘problem’ animals rarely exist, it’s usually the humans causing the problem. Whether it’s human/wildlife conflicts, or ‘problem’ pets like aggressive dogs or horses, it can inevitably be traced back to some negative or even abusive interactions with humans. Fighting for resources in the bush with elephants raiding crops for example, or humans abusing dogs or horses to the point of aggression response. That’s on us to find better ways to interact with animals, respecting their nature and behavior and right to live. We’re supposed to be the smart ones after all!

Ele Phantastic My dad was actually chatting to me about him earlier, I don’t know much about him at all, I will have a look - thanks!!

Ele Phantastic 100% agree with this, I even was going to write ‘so called’ and not just ‘problem’. It’s always the animal that ends up suffering int he end because of what we humans have not understood or not realised (intentionally or unintentionally...)

Thanks for your comment, and yes there are jobs! This video may be helpful to you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLKZoLB-nquokqs.html

Thanks Garth! Sometimes it makes it worth more in the end, because you value it much more than if it was an easy road! :)

Hi! Had the same question, did you get the answer?

Ha, I WISH!!! Thanks so much Monica! x

Thank you for your comment, and sorry for my really late response! I will definitely check her out!

Elizabeth Sampson thank you!

Hi mona lisa! Sorry for the very late response but I answered your question in my latest video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad-eqd2BvLXHiGw.html

Taylor Page thank you so much for your really kind comment! I am so so pleased you have found my videos useful - I have lots more in mind but the last couple of months have been a bit of a haze as a first time mum with a new baby! But I’m getting into more of a routine now so hope I have more time to share other videos! Things are a little different in the U.K. so we don’t have majors and minors etc but for my undergraduate degree I did Psychology BSc and I selected modules in my third year around animal behaviour (although there was not a big amount) also a lot of research for human psychology has basis with animal studies (although quite rightly many not allowed today) but it did give me an understanding that there IS behaviour research on animals. I volunteered in South Africa with research on a couple of game reserves and really saw ethology first hand. Then I came back to the U.K. and did Animal Behaviour MSc at Exeter University in the U.K. In answer to your second question it’s important to mention that when I chose my psychology degree I did not have ethology in mind later on down the road. I just found it fascinating and it’s quite a broad degree that could lead you to many paths. When I was younger I did want to work with animals, but in m view it was either a vet or a zoo keeper that was an option. I am allergic to cats and dogs (sadly!!) so knew that wouldn’t work and although I loved visiting zoos when I was a child when I was a young adult I just wasn’t so sure about that path. In hindsight if I knew what I know now I think of whether I would take a different route and I’m not sure of that. I found my psychology degree so so interesting and I think it gave me a really good grounding in research. I think for a general job with animals or in conservation I may have gone the Zoology or a specific conservation degree as they often have placements and experience is SO important!! There are degrees that are very specific (marine biology) and very general ones (ecology) that can all get you into conservation but it depends on what you want to do, where you are willing to work and money expectations. For example there are loads more jobs that would use a ecology degree rather than a very specific degree but if that’s what you really want then go for it! I chat more about it in the video “how to get a career in Wildlife conservation” and there are some links in that description that may be helpful for you!!

Judith Smetherham I’m so pleased to have given you some new info! Thanks so much for commenting!

Hi there, sorry for the really late response - I am sure you have already found your answer! I am not 100% on what you mean by your question... but if it is can you write a scientific paper that is different from what you studied then yes, you can write about anything so long as you have done enough background research and can support your ideas.

Barely anything

Thank you so much for your question and sorry I am SO LATE responding, I explain why and I mentioned your question in my latest video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad-eqd2BvLXHiGw.html but I will make a separate video on this! Thanks so much!

Thanks for this comment! I mention it in my latest video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad-eqd2BvLXHiGw.html I will do a video about salaries at some point soon!

I think it is possible to be in both settings (I can’t think of a better word!) in different areas of your life, or maybe even within work. I spoke about sometimes that line being blurred a little working as a researcher but in a rehab setting. I guess the same would be for you if you were to end up in marine mammal rescue! Last line for your comment is 👌🏻

Hey! Thanks so much for your comment. I did Psychology BSc and Animal Behaviour MSc. I speak more about my path in this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtSEq8KmtJ2pZZs.html but feel free to ask me any questions! Good luck with your studies!

Negin E thanks so much for your comment - I’m so pleased to hear it was helpful for you! There are actual masters that have a strong focus on ethology, but often have modules that would lend to the behaviourism pathway so these degrees are often called the broader ‘Animal Behaviour’. I did the Animal Behaviour MSc at the University of Exeter in the U.K. I think I discussed courses more in this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLKZoLB-nquokqs.html. (How to get your dream job in 5 steps). For your last question - eek - I think realistically there will always some what of a social element. Especially when you are starting out and gaining experience you will often have to do things that are not your ‘ideal’. The problem is if you are a researcher in a small NGO or organisation people often have to wear multiple job hats and do have to get involved in other things. Maybe not for large well funded organisations but often these are well funded because researchers and staff manage to engage public or donors. I was also thinking alternatively if you went the academic route and did research within a university but then you would have to lecture/field trips etc so that’s not ideal either. If you saw my last video (5 misconceptions about working in conservation) you will see someone commented that another one is people assuming that you don’t have to be a people person to work in conservation. I’ve probably not given you the answer you wanted for the last one - and I am not ‘sociable’ really at all, it makes me very nervous and it’s one of the parts of my job that I like the least but you do get used to it. I think I chatted about it in another video (maybe the ‘5 worst things about my job’ I’m not sure!). Anyway please let me know if you ever have any more questions and good luck!

@@DiaryofaTentwife you really did help me a lot...in your video and your reply to my comment💛💛 Thanks again for your explanation and sharing your experiences😍 I am really grateful that I found your Channel😍😍😍

I was wondering this as well. Thanks

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Anna Karlavage I am so sorry for the delay in seeing to your comment!! (I blame new baby sleep deprivation!😂🙈) can be both! Ethologists study behavioural processes that can be applied across many species and compare a certain aspect (eg. Aggression or mate selection, play etc) or specialise with one species. For example, I have studied wood ants, hamadryas baboons and elephants.. but the behaviour I am really interested in I first started studying in baboons then noticed similar behaviours in elephants, even though they are a different species. There are so many cross overs with socially complex species like baboons and elephants. Not sure if that really answered but either! 😄

What's the difference exactly?

Hi Eleni, so sorry for the late reply on this! Are you currently studying chemistry? I’m not sure where you are but check on the conditions of the masters you would like to peruse. Some say a science at BSc level is fine as long as you can demonstrate a clear interest in animal behaviour (I.e. volunteering or a distance course etc). I didn’t study Biology, I studied Psychology and then did an MSc in Animal Behaviour but I had volunteered and demonstrated my understanding of the topic and that I wanted to study it etc. If you have already done it/doing it/ confident about your grades in it I would perhaps stick with chemistry rather than uprooting yourself, but if there is a easy chance to pick for change then maybe go for Biology. But please check the conditions of a few masters courses that you are interested in and see what their entry requirements are. Thanks again for your comment!

Drew Bland I’m so sorry for missing this comment before (I blame new baby sleep deprivation!) Thanks so much for your comment and I’m glad you like the channel. I did Psychology BSc and Animal Behaviour MSc . I just answered a question on this video (to Taylor Page) which gives a bit more in depth reply. Feel free to ask more questions and I promise I will reply quicker!😂

Missed the “where” part! Sorry! My BSc was the University of Leicester and the MSc was at the University of Exeter, both in England.

Diary of a Tentwife thank you so much for being so caring! New subscriber for life! Sorry I took so long to reply, I got the chance to be working in the field (as a secondary schooler!) and had little service. I hope things are getting calmer with your baby and your sleep deeper!

Drew Bland wow that’s amazing! What were you doing? Thanks so much for subscribing!! 🥰

Diary of a Tentwife I was monitoring the behavior of Clark Nutcrackers!

Ha don't worry I am also not great at maths! You will have to learn and get comfortable with statistics (my least favourite part!) but it is necessary. But you will get a very good grounding in your college/uni course!

@@DiaryofaTentwife thank you so much😊 Take care of your baby 💓

Glad you enjoyed it!