244636 Zoologist

Entomologists are excluded from this occupation. Entomologists are included in Occupation 244633 Entomologist.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Studies animal characteristics, development, physiology, behaviour, and movement patterns in controlled and/or natural habitats
• Studies the impact of human activity on animal life
• Collects, analyses, and records animal specimens
• Assesses and manages wildlife populations and their habitat
• Studies living and extinct animals in order to understand their evolution and behaviour
• Researches any possible threats from disease and pollution in the animal life and their habitat