Wildlife Biology
Suniti Bushan Datta | Wildlife Biologist | Varied AssignmentsWhat is Wildlife Biology?
You may be curious about a Career in Wildlife Biology. One should first understand What a Career in Wildlife Biology entails before investing time and effort to figure out How to start a Career in Wildlife Biology. Just like you would normally not trust a non Doctor with names of medicines, you should also not trust opinions about Wildlife Biology from non professionals.
Wildlife Biologist Suniti Bushan Datta has 16 years & 9 months of professional experience in Wildlife Biology. Wildlife Biologist Suniti Bushan Datta describes Wildlife Biology as:
Wildlife biology is the study of wild animals and how they interact with their natural surroundings.
How Wildlife Biologist Suniti Bushan Datta got into Wildlife Biology?
After completing my graduation, I worked as a wild life guide in South India.Then I did my masters in Wildlife Science from Wildlife Institute of India. I have been working as a Wildlife Biologist since 2002.
Wildlife Biologist Suniti Bushan Datta's Talk on Wildlife Biology |
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Starts with what is: | |
1) | Wildlife Biology |
Next, it covers Education. We all know that only 10% of what is taught in Wildlife Biology is actually used in real life. The Education section of the Talk clearly explained what is the 10% needed in Wildlife Biology. It explains Education needed in Wildlife Biology with these items: | |
2) | Biology and Ecology |
3) | Mathematics |
4) | Geography Awareness |
5) | Wildlife and Environment |
Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Wildlife Biology demands specific Skills which only an experienced professional can lay out. It explains Skills needed in Wildlife Biology with these items: | |
6) | Observation |
7) | Analysis and Research |
8) | Thinking out of the box |
9) | Physical and Mental Ability |
10) | Interpersonal |
11) | Passion and Dedication |
Positives of Wildlife Biology are quite interesting. This Talk defines Positives in terms of following items for Wildlife Biology: | |
12) | Societal Impact |
13) | Immense Satisfaction |
14) | Physical Fitness |
15) | Exciting and Adventurous |
16) | Monetary Satisfaction |
Challenges define Wildlife Biology as much as the Positives of the same: | |
17) | No Schedule |
18) | Parental Pressure |
19) | Developmental & Environmental Challenges |
In the final section of the Talk, Suniti Bushan Datta talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
20) | Wildlife Biology |
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