1. Zoologist Jenny Bryant Pd. 1 Marine Biology II Hon.

2. Description Zoologists study all aspects of animal life, including where and how animals live and how they interact with their surroundings.

3. Personal Qualities Zoologists should be observant, inquiring, imaginative and open-minded. They should also be practical and accurate, patient, self-motivated and logical.

4. Education Zoologists need to have a Bachelor of Science (with or without honors) in zoology or ecology to enter the job. Further postgraduate study in relevant subjects is preferred.

5. Useful Experience It is useful for zoologists to have experience in conservation work and research and laboratory work. Some experience working with animals is useful.

6. Salary Zoologists usually earn between $30,000 and $70,000 per year. Many zoologists work as university lecturers and salary for university lecturers ranges from $37,000 to $76,000.

7. Tasks and Duties  dissect animals, and sketch animals and their parts  study the relationship between animals and their environment  work out ways to control pests  carry out laboratory and fieldwork  work out ways to help conserve species at risk  give talks to community groups and local authorities

8. Training on the Job Zoologists gain some skills on the job. They may also attend training courses in management and computer skills.

9. How Does this relate to Rose Bay? At Rose Bay it would be helpful to have a Zoologist because they could tell us more about the animals there and their behaviors.

10. Web Sites http://www.aalas.or g/ http://www.animalb ehavior.org/ABS/ http://www.careers. co.nz/jobs/6b_lif/j2 6233d.htm