Animal Behaviorist (ethologist)

If you love watching horses and frequently ask yourself questions like

, "Why does a horse do that?" then you have the curiosity necessary for a career in ethology, the scientific study of animal behavior. By studying how animals interact with each other and their environments, an animal behaviorist attempts to understand how that behavior affects reproductive success and survival. Within the realm of animal behavior, there is an enormous range of disciplines that share a common interest in how animals act, and animal behaviorists can come from fields as diverse as biology, zoology, comparative psychology, and evolutionary sciences.

This broad applicability allows those interested in animal behavior to pursue careers in any number of areas, either in the laboratory or in the field. An understanding of animal behavior can be put to practical use when designing horse facilities, implementing horse breeding and survival strategies, or approaching any number of horse-related issues. Many animal behaviorists remain in the academic arena, working as teachers or conducting research at the university level.

Aside from a fascination with horses and how they interact, animal behaviorists specializing in horses should have an interest and aptitude in biology, psychology, or zoology. A bachelor"s degree may be sufficient for some jobs in animal behavior, but a Master"s or even a Ph.D. is generally required for those who wish to teach at a university.

Pros

Optional levels of contact with horses

Ability to work virtually anywhere

Broad range of career specialties from which to choose

Chance to see behaviorist theory put to practical use in horse-related issues

Cons

Highest levels require extensive education

Certain jobs may be contingent upon availability of grants or other funding

by: Joanne McInnes

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