Wildlife scientists study wildlife to learn how they live and interact with the environment. These scientists may focus on one wildlife species or a group of species during their studies. They record observations made with their senses and other tools.
Help your kids
become wildlife scientists. Lead our students on a walk in the neighborhood
around your school or building or a nearby park to look for wildlife. Encourage students that to use their eyes and ears to watch and listen for any
signs of animal life (animal movement, calls, tracks, tunnels, droppings,
etc.).
Ask students
record their observations.
Where do you see
wild animals?What are the animals doing?
How do the animals react?
What signs of animals do you see?
Encourage
students to pretend they are trying to observe wildlife in different habitats
like wildlife scientists do.
- crawl through a small cave to observe a bat
- wade through a marsh to get closer to a beaver’s dam
- hike through
woods thick with trees and vines looking for a woodpecker
Helpful Websites
Famous Wildlife Biologists
Iowa Public Television: The Fisheries Biologist
Missouri Department of Conservation - Conservation Career: Wildlife Biologist
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: State Wildlife BiologistPBS Kids - Real Scientists: Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Biologist Profile
