What does a wildlife biologist wear?
Warm clothes (e.g., field pants, wool sweater, fleece jacket, hat) Winter parka. Insulated boots (e.g., Sorel type) Thermal underwear.
How many hours a week do wildlife biologists work?
Usually work 40 hours a week. May work overtime when observing animals in their habitat. May travel to animal habitat sites or to professional conferences.
How should I dress for fieldwork?
Cotton shorts/capris or nylon board shorts dry quickly. I like wearing tank tops in the field, but I also like to keep the sun off my skin, so I wear a cotton or SPF fabric shirt too. The wide-brimmed, floppy hat and polarized sunglasses are a must for keeping the sun off your face and out of your eyes.
How do you pack for fieldwork?
General Laptop computer and charger. Camera, charger or batteries, memory cards. Waterproof sunscreen (min SPF 15 or stronger) Insect repellent (Deet is best, Permethrin is good for pre-treating clothes) Sunglasses. First aid kit. Reusable water bottles (drinking water provided in coolers at each STRI location)
What should a field biologist wear?
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How hard is field work?
While there are a lot of really great things about field work, it is often very physically demanding and the data collection needs to happen regardless of how many biting insects are assaulting you, the density of the poison ivy, or how hot/cold/wet/windy it is.
How do you pack for fieldwork?
General Laptop computer and charger. Camera, charger or batteries, memory cards. Waterproof sunscreen (min SPF 15 or stronger) Insect repellent (Deet is best, Permethrin is good for pre-treating clothes) Sunglasses. First aid kit. Reusable water bottles (drinking water provided in coolers at each STRI location)
How should I dress for fieldwork?
Cotton shorts/capris or nylon board shorts dry quickly. I like wearing tank tops in the field, but I also like to keep the sun off my skin, so I wear a cotton or SPF fabric shirt too. The wide-brimmed, floppy hat and polarized sunglasses are a must for keeping the sun off your face and out of your eyes.
What should a field biologist wear?
Long-sleeved shirts are a MUST for the field, even if you are going somewhere hot! In fact, I think they can be even more important there. They offer protection from the sun, and I cannot tell you how many places I went to that were hot during the day, but chilly at night. The key to fieldwork is layers.
What is a typical day for a wildlife biologist?
A Typical Day Field work may require hiking and climbing over rugged terrain in bad weather conditions. Office work often means long periods of time standing and sitting, writing reports of analyzing information, and making recommendations on how best to manage the wildlife habitat.
