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What is Animal Behavior? Animal behavior is the scientific study of everything animals do, whether the animals are single-celled organisms, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, or mammals. It involves investigating the relationship of animals to their physical environment as well as to other organisms, and includes such topics as how animals find and defend resources, avoid predators, choose mates and reproduce, and care for their young.
What education is needed for a career in animal behavior? Most scientists directly involved in animal behavior work in one of four broad fields: ethology, comparative psychology, behavioral ecology, or anthropology.Some jobs in animal behavior require only a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. However, most careers in animal behavior require advanced degrees, sometimes a Master of Arts or of Science (MA., M.S.), but usually a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DV.M.). Earning advanced degrees requires a very good undergraduate background, a strong academic record, motivation, and hard work.
What career opportunities are available in animal behavior? College Teaching and Research - Most animal behaviorists teach and/or do independent research at colleges and universities. Many have academic appointments in biology,zoology, or psychology departments. Others are employed in departments of anthropology, sociology,neurobiology, animal science, wildlife biology, entomology, ecology, or in medical orveterinarycolleges.
earnings starting payment is as little as 30,000 dollers but within a few years can jump to 100,000
animal behaviorist by madison zeigler
