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When choosing a career, do what you love. If your interests lie in animals, there are a number of careers to look into. Zoology, veterinary or wildlife management is just a few to compare to your interests. Also, while doing your search, look at your secondary interests to help narrow down the fields of interest.

If your secondary interest runs down the line of science or biology, you should take a closer look at a career as a zoologist. Maybe you're interested in the healing aspects; the field of a veterinarian would be a good career choice. A career in wildlife management would fulfill your interests in animals and the enviroment, as well as some politics.

Wildlife managers usually work closely with park rangers and other officials, who's interests are similar to your own. A lot of the work required for wildlife management is done out in the field in the outdoors. A wildlife manager's basic job is to oversee the animal population to sustain a healthy ecosystem. This holds a great importance in the field of wildlife management.

What could be classified as a simple problem; could cause the ecosystem of one small section of the planet to be thrown out of control. It is the wildlife managers responsibility to maintain a certain level of control over these seemingly 'simple problems'.

An example...if the population of the possum, grows to a surprisingly large number; this event will impact that wildlife area. The increased population would result in an increased level of feeding on plant life which would produce a decline in the vegetation production. This could set off a chain reaction and affect other wildlife in the geographical area, due to the lack of available food.

This example proceeds in the opposite direction as well, but is just as important. If the population of a predator, maybe a mountain lion, increases; the prey it hunts stand the risk of becoming endangered or worse extinct. This is where the wildlife management job is so important.

Wildlife managers monitor the population increase or decline of any group of animals, in any given area on the planet. As you research wildlife management careers, you will see the efforts made, help to keep a stable and healthy environment for both man and animal. Whether a wildlife manager is assigned to a specific park or a full state; their objective is to monitor, and record the results of their findings, the animals and wildlife in that given area. If the open range of change occurs, the wildlife manager can react quickly and control the change efficiently.