It's all about the animals in this area of science. Whether large or small, animals have a great impact on our ecosystems and society. The study of animal science helps us understand and manage domestic animals and wildlife. Some areas of animal science include wildlife management, food production, veterinary medicine, conservation biology, and zoology.
Animal science is the study of animals that coexist with humans. Around the world, humans rely on animals for food, fiber, labor, and companionship. Animal scientists help us understand, conserve and manage wildlife and domestic animals.
Whether you are interested in pets, wildlife, or livestock, there is an area of animal science for you. Some areas of animal science include wildlife management, food production, veterinary medicine, conservation biology, and zoology.
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Grab your favorite cocktail for a virtual conservation happy hour at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Each month we will feature one of the Zo...
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Do all animal babies look like their parents? Which animals hatch from eggs, and which are live-born? This class compares animal babies and developmen...
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A world of underwater animals awaits! This week, campers will enjoy stories and crafts inspired by the sparkling sea.
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This camp explores various forms of animal locomotion as examples of adaptation. Hopping, swimming, climbing, flying and slithering animals are just a...
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Great things really do come in small packages! Learn why teeny animals are also tremendous fun with small mammals, pint-sized frogs, and other little ...
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Observe animals side-by-side. Discover how they are the same or different. Your students will share their findings and then examine animals up close f...
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Education Requirements
Doctoral degree
Average Salary
$93k
Veterinarians provide health care for animals. They diagnose and treat disease and illness, and oftentimes perform surgeries and other procedures on animals. Vets tend to focus on either small or large animals. Small animal vets primarily work with pets and companion animals such as dogs, cats, and birds. As you can guess from the name, large animal vets work with bigger animals, like cows, horses, and sheep.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Average Salary
$54k
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists study the behavior, life cycle, and genetics of animals and wildlife. They may observe animals or collect biological samples to do their research. Many wildlife biologists specialize in a specific area, such as marine biology; Similarly, zoologists specialize in a specific species, such as insects (entomology), birds (orinthology), or reptiles and amphibians (herpetology).
Career salary data provided by: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook handbook and O*NET OnLine.
