WHAT IS WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
Wildlife Science encompasses a number of fields of study, including Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology and Wildlife Rehabilitation. Wildlife scientists do everything imaginable with regard to wild animals in the wild and in captivity, including running parks, reserves and zoos; rehabilitating wildlife and/or their habitats; studying the behavior and life cycle patterns of endangered species; and protecting human life or property. Professionals must possess a knowledge of animals and their habitat; the technical skills to be able to protect, conserve and solve environmental problems; and understand the complex natural ecosystems and human influences. The work of wildlife scientists is important from both social and economic perspectives. Maintaining healthy wildlife populations to allow for recreational activities such as hunting and fishing, as well as ensuring public enjoyment in parks, wilderness areas, and zoos, are some of the important functions of wildlife scientists. The work