Why are wildlife jobs so COMPETITIVE & how to beat the system

Are wildlife biologist jobs competitive? Is it even possible to get a wildlife job, or is it an unrealistic dream? I go through the realistic world of finding a wildlife biology job and some of the things you can do to increase your odds in a competitive market.
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[@georgiacarias2160]

I get excited about the volunteer work and the journey to get the job but I don't know how I would survive financially in the process

[@jonaton7910]

Same 😔

[@abrilcancino1234]

Right and school 😭

[@nakulnair6914]

Ikrr, I would just have to improve my financial skills, and like work on building assets from the little money i get

[@iambarnowl]

My 2 cents as a fellow wildlife biologist... these 2 cents are in no particular order. Competitive, yes, very. Undergrad programs are producing environmental science graduates at a staggering rate for what is really a pretty niche field. Few jobs, boatloads of graduates. Too many graduates. Colleges are being a bit irresponsible about this to be honest. Definitely agree with video creator on this. Furthermore, people have unrealistic expectations of what they're getting in to. Being a wildlife biologist is not holding baby bears, watching wolves, tracking elephants, etc. Entry-level field jobs are probably counting piles of poop in the woods, monkeying with trail cameras all day, etc. And once you've "made it" into a higher level stable wildlife biologist job, you're likely in a desk or in meetings most of the time. Your job is to be good communicating with and working with other PEOPLE, doing mundane tasks most of the time, and occasionally... you have a unique experience that resets your perspective and makes you love your job more than anything else. A note on working with charismatic species... as she noted, very hard to do. If you do manage to get a position working with a particularly high-profile and charismatic species, you are probably not getting paid, getting paid very little, or in some occasions, you will even have to pay for the opportunity to work with a project. For example, if you want to work with tigers, yeah, you're probably going to have to pay for yourself to travel to the field site and then you're doing volunteer hours. Early on in my career progression, I had a field job with wolves in Minnesota and was paid a stipend of $450/month. You can't live on that, but I got to do something few people do and it was absolutely worth my time and effort. But if you ever want to accumulate any savings, you maybe get 1 or 2 jobs like this and the rest of the time, you need to be more flexible and be mindful of your needs and what you can realistically live on. Another thing I will mention, many agencies are going to hire someone within the system already, but they are required to advertise and interview outsiders. The state government agency that I work for, for example, is required to interview any internal applicants for jobs within the agency. Meaning if a position opens up in my agency that interests me, I am going to get an interview, I am going to know the people interviewing me, and I am going to already know a lot of what they're looking for. This would give me a big edge over outsider applicants unless they are uniquely and over qualified. It's not all doom and gloom if this is your career path, but just know that it *probably* won't be easy. Some people make great connections and fall butt-backwards into cushy positions. It happens. More commonly, I think, people scrap by and by and by until they make it, or they drop out and pursue something more practical, such as accounting. The world will always need millions of cash counters; the world only needs a handful of wildlife biologists in comparison. That said, I made it and am in the exact position I wanted to be in since I was a kid. Our video creator made it. Many others made it. You can too. Just make sure you understand what the job is really going to be like when you "make it" and be sure that's what you want and that it's worth struggling towards.

[@darthrevan8376]

i am 13 and really want to do this mainly cause i want to have a job that helps the world and dont want to work in a lab do you think that me knowing what it is actually like might give me a advantage? i will also start volunteering as soon as i can and building up a possible resume for when it comes time. is there anything else i should do to increase my odds of getting a job?

[@iambarnowl]

@@darthrevan8376 good that you want to start young. your life is going to change a lot in the years between 13 and when you are trying to start a career though, so don't go too crazy thinking you need to have things all figured out in your teens. nobody does, and if they say they do, they're full of it. i think it's great you're interested in wildlife work, but don't pigeonhole yourself at the expense of experiencing and learning other things; you're too young for that! if you do want to try some things out with volunteer work, consider participating in citizen science efforts in your area. your state wildlife agency might be able to suggest some things if you contact them, or even things like eBird, which allows anyone to submit valuable scientific data, would be worth your time. and i will say, some of the very best field technicians i've had were kids with no wildlife experience that worked on farms... great place to pick up a wide variety of skills.

[@darthrevan8376]

@@iambarnowl ya im not forcing myself into this but since currently it does seem nice and the volunteer work is something that i would honestly have fun with i am going to at least do some and thanks for the suggestions i will look into those.

[@vevaei]

it's already been two years since you've posted this comment, but how did you get into the state government agency you mentioned? were you once an outsider applicant that got lucky with landing the job? no need to respond if this question breaks personal boundaries

[@iambarnowl]

@@vevaei a lot of it was luck, some of it was flexibility, and some of it was qualifications. i was lucky in that- for whatever reason- only ~30 or 40 people applied. i was also lucky in that there was a preferred internal candidate that applied, but he would have needed to move to a new location in the state to make it reasonably convenient, and he did not want to do so. it helped that i was flexible; this was a position in a state i'd never even been to and halfway across the country, but i was able and willing to take a shot and move my life out there if needed. the last little bit was me actually being reasonably qualified. graduate degree, a couple of years of experience with the focal species, and a handsome jacket to wear to my interview.

[@shelleywa]

OMG. "if you are passionate about animals and wildlife, you're going to enjoy that much more than if you stuck yourself in a lab 'cause you were too afraid to go towards a wildlife career". You literally read my mind! I had "settled" on my Major being Microbiology for that reason. But my passion is animals, plants & nature. Now I'm all fired up and ready to pursue this instead. Thank you :D

[@kristina_lynn]

So exciting!

[@haketyu7891]

Same here! I'm turning 23 soon and have a Degree in Business Management and wish I could go back to science and be passion driven than money driven. And now I think I'm too old to persue another degree in Marine Biology :')

[@aajaysimone114]

@@haketyu7891 not sure if this help but I knew a girl that did buisness for her bachelors and she decided to do natural resource mgmt for her masters. It was a bit hard for her because they were different degree but she did and got a distinction.

[@schojdfjf6495]

Halema Shah you are never too old to pursue another degree!!! If that is what makes you happy then go for it!

[@haketyu7891]

@Tom T Thank u everyone 😅 And major good luck on all of ur endevours!!

[@emilybryant8461]

Thanks for this! Realistically I don't think I'll be able to start working towards my degree or another year or two, but I think I'll go ahead and jump on volunteering to start gaining experience!

[@kristina_lynn]

Your future self will thank you!

[@roroparty]

My dreams keep getting crushed everyday 😭 Yet I really want to be a wildlife biologist

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

Then do it. If that is what you really want then fight for it. Your future self will thank-you :)

[@roroparty]

@@_asantesana_squashbanana_ things changed😅 I finally figured out my true calling

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

@@roroparty Oh haha? Care to indulge one to the name of this mystery calling? 🤔 if not all good. Hope you are well 👍

[@roroparty]

@@_asantesana_squashbanana_ Pediatrics psychiatry

[@racheld1184]

I genuinely appreciate your insights, knowledge, and advice. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@kristina_lynn]

Means so much ❤️❤️

[@Bony.]

Every time I wait for your videos, your work is mind-blowing.

[@kristina_lynn]

Amazing compliment, thank you!! ❤️

[@markel7515]

I’m getting my bachelors in environmental science atm. This video got me pumped up

[@richardllanos6686]

Hey Kristina, I'm graduating from my MSc this upcoming September and I have done a bunch of Volunteering, Internships, paid animal related work, consultancy work, research ecology work and more. I was wondering if you could potentially make a video on how to adequately build a resume. My school has resources for that, but I think it would be helpful to have the perspective of someone in the field that has interviewed and or hired individuals to entry-level jobs. (Just an idea, great video!!! thanks)

[@kristina_lynn]

Amazing, you sound super prepared to get a good job! Yes good idea and I can definitely do that, resumes do work a bit differently in wildlife

[@richardllanos6686]

@@kristina_lynn been preparing for this since I was 5 years old. 😂😂🤣🤣

[@kristina_lynn]

Well rest assured you’re much more prepared than I was... 🤣

[@es1136]

Thanks amazing that you’ve managed to do so much!!I’ve recently finished my undergrad and struggling to find a job

[@leahg1100]

I know you’ve done a resume builder video but I would love to see how you put your resume and cover letter together and how you job hunt. I have experience getting jobs and doing interviews but I feel like getting a job that requires a degree and those that don’t are very different. Thanks for giving us so many awesome videos Kristina!

[@SrirachiKat]

I’m going to be taking next spring semester off before I transfer to a university to try and get a volunteer position during then:)

[@kristina_lynn]

Good plan!

[@frzstat]

Happy Memorial Day (USA) Kristina Lynn! I suspect wildlife biology careers will increase in the coming years. I know in my area (SE USA) it is not uncommon to encounter coyote, bobcat, fox, deer and even black bear in suburban areas. Raccoons, opossums and snakes are commonly found in the city, while hawks, falcons, owls and even bald eagles nest in or near urban areas. We need experts to help wildlife and people co-exist in close proximity. Since you mentioned cougars. My brother hit a large cat last year that ran in front of his pickup, on a country road roughly an hour from Atlanta, GA. The cat ran off but two homeowners nearby saw it and swore it was a cougar. My brother collected a fur sample from the bumper of his truck and sent it to a university wildlife biologist. The fur collected turned out to be from a bobcat. My brother and the witnesses think it was almost three feet tall (1 meter) Hunters and farmers report cougar sightings every year in Georgia, but I don't think a cougar has ever been verified. Cheers!

[@kristina_lynn]

Happy Memorial Day to you as well! I agree and human-wildlife conflict was the topic of my university thesis and it’s so necessary to study. That’s sad about the bobcat and interesting that you were able to get a fur sample. Bobcats can actually look to be 3 feet tall! There’s some huge ones. The biggest giveaway though is a long tail on cougars and no tail on bobcats. I wouldn’t be surprised if cougars were found in Georgia - there’s the Florida panther and it’s not like they know to turn around at the Florida border. Cougars travel far.

[@Olivia-nu6dr]

Hi Kristina! I see a lot of animal rights activists that are against zoos/aquariums and the people who work there, but have a lot of the same goals as people who do support zoos/aquariums. Would it be possible for you to make a video discussing that dynamic?

[@kristina_lynn]

I’ve gotten a few requests on this subject and it’s honestly SO heated of an argument from both sides with so many wildlife biologists/activists split on it that I know it will be a super controversial video. So I’ve been putting it off but eventually I’ll get the guts to share my take on it 🤔

[@Olivia-nu6dr]

@@kristina_lynn I totally understand! I don't blame you at all. It's something I feel passionate about but NeVeR want to talk about because of how controversial it is. I see and understand both sides of the argument & love hearing other's ~educated~ perspectives on it & feel like you'd be the perfect person to do it. Love your videos, keep it up!!

[@postcodeox278]

It seems to me, that all Degree 's make people COMPETE for jobs, not only biology. COMPETITION is everywhere.

[@kristina_lynn]

Oh yeah, nearly any entry level job in any field gets hundreds of applications now

[@ihavea4]

I've considered volunteering with some local wildlife/parks/general outdoor agencies near me, but it's tough to find time while working a full time job. I guess I just need to make time if I'm really going to make this career change!

[@kristina_lynn]

Yeah it’s really tough and definitely make sure you have some relaxation time in there or else you’ll burn out. Maybe even one afternoon a week could help!

[@pedromorales8097]

You could sign up for stuff like student conservation association or California conservation corps like i am about to. You get scholarship money and network alot!

[@amywolf4172]

Accurate. Thank you for laying it out there. I all of us that have a wildlife degree come to these realizations eventually.

[@jorrvaskrr]

I stumbled upon your channel when I went back to school for environmental science and your tips REALLY INSPIRE ME! Thank you for creating quality content for us with questions in the field

[@haketyu7891]

Same here! I'm turning 23 soon and have a Degree in Business Management and wish I could go back to science and be passion driven than money driven. And now I think I'm too old to persue another degree in Marine Biology :')

[@kristina_lynn]

23 is no where near too old! Many people in their 40s - 50s+ go back to school :)

[@jackieirion8730]

Idk you but do it. You’ll regret it if you don’t. You only get one life and money isn’t that important it’s definitely not more important than being fulfilled in life

[@asiffaisal804]

Very helpful video. Great, very much real.

[@lilianatobar2588]

Everything was perfectly explained. Thanks and keep it great

[@rockenlouis]

Thanks for being brutally honest! this video helped me to get a better vision for my future path, and guess what? I still want to be a wildlife biologist 🫂🫂🫂 a harsh reality is always better than a false hope

[@kristina_lynn]

Awesome! I'm so glad it helps :)

[@Nwright171]

I like that you talked about us working class and lower income students. Its already hard to balance multiple jobs, going to school full time, and volunteering(not enough wildlife volunteer opportunities outside of the University in my area). You just have to go outside the area which is time and money and those University positions are highly coveted by graduate students. Its hard when you don't have the money or the resources but you have all the passion. I will still keep searching and connecting with my Biology professors because usually they have the connections you need if you live in a University town in the middle of nowhere. Which i think you should mention in your video or suggest people consider larger institutions vs smaller and big cities vs college towns(towns built around and dependant on University economics) and how this also plays a role in internship and volunteer opportunities when in and after college. Like my town has soooi many medical field, public health, and business opportunities but few none University(graduates only) environmental science and wild life biology opportunities. Which i didn't realize until i switched to environmental science from public health, but is definitely a consideration prior to applying to a University. I will definitely checkout your paid internship video tho

[@miliba]

I have little to no experience in wildlife after having graduated in geography. Then I kinda found my way into this field through my internship where I could use many geography skills. Now I've gotten a seasonal job as fisheries technician and super excited

[@lilliansalinas1038]

Your videos are great! I'm glad I found a channel like yours! I'm also seeking advice to become a wildlife biologist. I work as an environmental specialist right now for an engineering firm. I've been there 1 year and a half already. What could I do now that could prepare me for a career in wildlife conservation biology? That's my dream career!

[@kristina_lynn]

Your job you have now as an environmental specialist is great experience! That was my first job out of university. What’s your degree in? I think your best path could be to look into environmental consulting companies that do wildlife work as you already have experience at an engineering firm so you’d be a competitive applicant. Even if you can find a company where you’re not a wildlife biologist but you can tag along with wildlife biologists would be very valuable. Basically at this point you need to get some wildlife experience, whether it’s through work or volunteer work or networking.

[@lilliansalinas1038]

@@kristina_lynn Thank you so so much for your advice! I felt a little lost on how to reach that wildlife career. I'll continue to dedicate volunteer hours at nature centers, and look into consulting. My major is in Biology.

[@stephv1563]

What kind of realistic job titles exist in ecology/conservation biology for someone married with kids? (So minimal travel, more reliable hours)

[@kristina_lynn]

I would look for more office positions rather than field-heavy positions, but those exist in most industries. Environmental planner may be a good job title to search for.

[@jamieclaire1988]

HI Kristina i just happened to find your channel... i am happy so happy I did. I haven't found any other youtubers that talk about wildlife. I am an online student at Oregon State. My major is natural resources with a specialization in natural resource education. i do have a question but i will message you through Instagram. Can you do a video on ecotourism and finding a volunteer experience abroad and how you were able to afford to do that as an unpaid experience

[@kristina_lynn]

Yes this is actually my most requested video right now so it is coming soon! As far as how I could afford it, I did pick one that was only $500 a month for all expenses (food, rent etc) and I spent a few years working 40 hours a week outside school and living off rice and beans. Idk if I would do it the same way again but I can talk more about it in a video

[@Ryabab]

Subbed and liked thanks for the info!

[@kristina_lynn]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mooninthemist3825]

I’m finding it hard to find volunteering places with wildlife in more exotic countries than the UK. All the ‘volunteering’ schemes that I’ve seen in Africa, South America, Asia etc are ridiculously expensive, the price of a good holiday for just one week. They seem to be more of a tourist trap than actually being able to volunteer in the conservation of wildlife. I’m also kind of wary of those schemes that advertise ‘cuddling baby lions’ etc as part of the volunteering. I read in a book that these kind of places weren’t even proper wildlife sanctuaries, but breeders were breeding these cubs and posing as sanctuaries to attract tourists. I wonder is there a specific way to search for volunteering places that don’t actually cost a lot of money, and that are legitimate? Could you make a video on how to find these places or if you know of any? Thank you

[@kristina_lynn]

You’re 100% right and if a place puts an emphasis on cuddling baby animals 99.9% of the time it’s a tourist trap, and at worst a part of the illegal wildlife trade that takes tourist dollars and actually can fund mafia/cartels (sorry I feel really strongly about this!) You have to tread very carefully if you want to work internationally. Pay-to-work internships are usually a vacation where you get a bit of experience but that’s mostly it. I would look first at universities where grad students need assistants to help gather research internationally. Sometimes you do have to pay for your own plane ticket and lodging though, but you do get a trip out of it. If you want a recommendation for a non profit that I 10000% endorse and I worked with myself, comunidad inti wara yassi in Bolivia is reputable and ethical - even endorsed and visited by Jane Goodall. They are amazing and are desperate for volunteers - it’s about $500 USD a month which is reasonable and covers rent and food. I am planning on making a full video about this in the next few weeks.

[@glendalizeth4552]

Hello Kristina, I know You aren't a botanist, but if you know any advice from fellow classmates about job oportunities for botanists. I would really apreciate it. Thanks and great vídeo!

[@nachin6552]

Hey are you active on Instagram to dm? I need advice on my course and I'm hoping I'd have a private conversation with you if that's ok?

[@kristina_lynn]

Yup dm me!

[@nachin6552]

@@kristina_lynn sent on Instagram 😊❤️thank you!

[@bumbard7695]

Hey, Just discovered your channel. I'm a non traditional in the sense that i'm 28 and changing careers... Is it too late to try and start in wildlife biology/ecology? I've always been big on biology and animals and the environment, and now more than ever it just feels like a necessity to get into it given the state of the world. But, I assume that would mean a whole new degree (4 years..).. any advice or input?

[@LexxiKitty]

I'd also like to know!!

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

28 also, had a rough decade, now finally fought to put myself first and want to study formally at uni. I plan on getting into it anyway, yes it's late, but thank-god I didn't do my first subjects. The older you are often the better. Wiser. More passionate. More focused as you've past that stage of life. Some people go fast but go fast in the wrong direction. Others start slow but are steadily getting to where they need to be. Besides, you are going to be 32 in 4 years anyway, why not study what you love? Go for it both of you and hope to see you's back here in the future :)

[@westvirginiadirt29]

28 now.. two years in. Graduate in Spring 25 hopefully. Just now realizing, this may not happen for me at all. 😂 got a 6 year old at home.. can't take off to Thailand for no pay. Man I wish I knew sooner.

[@leanzadoodles5354]

I know this video was posted a while ago but I hope you can still answer! I’m wondering how much harder it is to start a career in wildlife (or any science really) when you’re older? I’m already 27 and only recently did I really start considering shifting to a science career (coming from the creative/art industry) particularly with animals. I love art but recently I’ve been feeling a bit purposeless, like I want to do something bigger than myself and contribute to the world around me in a more direct way. I always loved animals and I am passionate about the environment, but only recently did I think about doing that as a career. With the whole pandemic and also me hoping to get into an international school (I hope to migrate to Canada) I’ll probably be almost 30 when I actually start applying for universities... do I even have a chance? Lol. Looking forward to hearing from you 🙏

[@charlieviglas9152]

You always have a chance. Opportunities are endless. Think about combining your passions such as art within this field. Social media is a great place to start. Some big company could see your work and your life can change. Never give up.

[@Sanchifish]

Hey Kristina, do you happen to know if the competitiveness for wildlife jobs also translates into jobs having to do with insects? like field entomology or forest entomology.

[@Wolf-r9d]

Can veterinary technician work count as experience? I work at a vet clinic and I want to know if this could be beneficial for my career. Thank you!

[@hydroxyl5130]

I recognize this is an older video but I'd like to still throw out a line... So I'm coming up really quickly on needing to find and internship and then graduating with a degree in conservation biology... I think I want to recycle glass on a large scale. I'd want to gather and recycle anything, plastic in particular, but glass seems the most approachable. I want to reduce the human impact and I want to reduce pollution and help us work towards a circular economy... I have no clue where to go or where to start or if my degree was a mistake because I realized traveling and wildlife jobs weren't a realistic option too late and that graduate school was too much. I think my roots in conservation and environmental remediation are in the right place but the jobs simply aren't.

[@kristina_lynn]

What about looking into land remediation work? Its a pretty in demand field if you live near sites that are transitioning from industrial to another land use (like old mines, oil and gas). You just need to get your foot in the door, your first job is rarely your dream job - Id find something in demand that looks interesting, and you can learn and eventually transition to that dream field

[@yourlocalweirdpistachio2772]

I'm good into my senior year and don't plan to have kids. I don't really like the idea of going into ecology. I'm taking AP biology next year and I want to research animals because I love animals. I like the idea of traveling and I want to be flexible with what I research but I really want to try to work with reptiles and amphibians if I can. But I want to be flexible. I don't really have a lot of animal work places near me but I'm trying to apply to a local pet store.

[@garrikquertermous9342]

Would you say that the non-field jobs are also competitive, or is it much easier to find a job in that sort of work?

[@kristina_lynn]

Non field jobs in wildlife are honestly just as competitive if not more so because when field workers want to settle down and have a family they go for those jobs - so now you have people with 10+ years experience gunning for those positions

[@jackieedwards7329]

What kind of volunteering can I do as someone who is still in high school in Canada?

[@cristinadelapaz2189]

Hi! Planning to change career and study abroad. Thank you for your videos they were eye opener. I think it was not for me. With all the physical demands of the job i think i couldn't do it.😅😓 I'll check sustainability jobs or whatever you call it. Thank you!

[@ryaneldred6461]

So Ive been wanting to work with wildlife for a while now. Finally started to look at online courses to get some good understanding. Volunteering etc. Never really knew what I wanted to do career wise as I’ve been working as a manager in a pub for about 4 years. Just wondering is it too late to get the necessary education and experience at 26 years old?

[@infiniteinnocence]

I love Saltspring Island!!!

[@Free2flyjj]

Looking to move half way across the country for this dream of mine. Please, PLEASE, if you have a bachelors or higher please tell me what should actually be expected and what you wished you had known prior!

[@caievans8087]

I just want to travel the world and study animals in their natural environments but I don’t know what to do

[@reemd1062]

Hello kristina! I'm in my last year of my undergraduate degree, I'm majored in Botany and planning to take MS in fish wildlife and conservation management. What will I be able to do as a job with these degrees? am I going to be considered a General Biologist? I really want to study animals and work with them, I also want to help regrow ecosystems, will these majors help me to do so? I don't mind doing a lot of volunteer work.

[@kristina_lynn]

Hey, I would check out some of my environmental career ideas videos as that major would be relevant for many of them. You can specialize if you don’t want to be more of a generalist - you can choose to specialize in wildlife in your masters. You will likely need to choose a thesis and a professor to do your research with so that would be your chance to find a lab that aligns with the subject you’re most interested in working with.

[@abdullahelwan405]

Thanks for the video!, what if you graduate from a institute that teaches you how to be practical in the field, are the odds of finding a job easier?>

[@Salvador21678]

Hi, I hope I am able to get a response back, so I graduated in 2019 with a journalism and communication degree, but realised thats not what i want to do at all. I realized much to late that my true passion is wildlife and conservation and providing a service, and watching your video made me more aware of how much I want to do it. Im just stuck tbh on how to find a job that will accept me at all with my background and credentials. Im trying hard almost crying trying to find a no degree required job and cant find one, I would like some serious help to help me put my foot in the door if thats possible

[@kristina_lynn]

Have you looked into environmental journalism? Or something that combines your existing experiences with the environment?

[@Salvador21678]

@@kristina_lynn Somewhat and it seemed that even those professions need a science type degree to go along with it. That's why im stuck lmao because im trying to get into the career, i watched your other video about jobs that may not require a degree to get in and i was searching for those and a lot ask for science degrees =/ so im confused

[@Salvador21678]

thats why im stuck lmao because i dont want to do journalism for conservation tbh, id rather work in a zoo environment or even an international org but every time i try to look up a job opening they specifically say required: science type degree or experience in this or that im like omg lmao i have none of those, its difficult to try to get into the field without a degree is what im noticing

[@gabrielledennis549]

Is it relatively easy to get a wildlife job with a PhD? Or do people tend to give jobs to other people who have been searching for opportunities? Thanks so much

[@kristina_lynn]

It’s definitely not easy (watch Science Finance on youtube, she has her PhD in wildlife and hasn’t found a wildlife job yet). PhDs are tough because most jobs that require a PhD also require 10 years of experience. So PhDs will help you in the academia world but don’t really translate directly to an easy good job in industry, where experience and connections is way more important. But I won’t discount the value of a PhD, but it isn’t a fast track to a job

[@Indeewoods]

Hey you said something about Edmonton on one of your other vids is that where you are from? Reason I ask is I was watching a couple of your vids no idea why the YT algorithim put your vid in front of me but anyway you looked familiar and I couldn’t figure out why then I remembered seeing a girl and I think another guy on a quad out in the mountains near Cadomin Alberta. I was out on my side by side with another work mate and we ran into two wildlife bioligists from the UofA I think it was. They said they were doing work about the grizzly bears and I remember the girl (you?) saying they had a very healthy bear population on the mine site ( where i was working) and how there was a massive Grizzly bear in the area. That would have been about 2013/14 Was that by any chance you? And damn you are pretty as heck! Just had to say it lol.

[@youtubersofthefuture7638]

I want to skip highschool so I can go to university to become a wildlife biologist also is working with reptiles too picky

[@OsakaTexas]

Is wildlife biology male dominated? What is it like working with your co workers? Please tell me your co workers don't have toxic masculinity. :o

[@kristina_lynn]

At my last company, 5 out of 7 wildlife biologists were women. However when I worked in small towns it was almost all men. I find in general a lot of the field jobs are men or young women, and the more rural or isolated it is the more men. My coworkers are really awesome and a mixed group of women and men but I have worked in places (northern oil and gas) with a really toxic and sexist attitude. It’s everywhere honestly

[@annaemmons3490]

How do you wildlife biologists balance having a home life with your career? I am willing to live in a tiny house so I can travel the continent if needed, but I want to have a spouse and a few pets. Those are the only things I am unwilling to compromise in my life and I’m it entirely sire how that would work with this path, but I want to be a biologist and am in it for the long haul.

[@jk3089]

With you, it'll be ok

[@rodolfogarcia4973]

Saludos desde Guatemala 🇬🇹 And nice video

[@kristina_lynn]

Hola y gracias rodolfo 😃

[@rodolfogarcia4973]

Kristina Lynn de nada Linda

[@toddeubanks802]

Hey Kristina, if i were to go to a smaller college to study wildlife and conservation, would that affect my chances at getting a future job in wildlife?

[@deniskkalombo293]

very inpiring

[@nicolebobo9328]

Is it possible for someone to be a wildlife biologist with an environmental science degree?

[@makennajohnson9205]

I’m planning to go to Oregon Stats University, to study Wildlife and fisheries major/ degree

[@samanthacarlson5519]

I’m going in the spring 2021 ecampus zoology major

[@makennajohnson9205]

@@samanthacarlson5519 If I get in I'll be going in Fall, trying to figure out what major and job I'm most interested in forest/ bio/ wildlife jobs is so hard there's so much! and like no info on certain things

[@TaylorJPage]

Could you do a video on dealing with student loans, please?

[@Samanthasupernovaa]

Haha good video and unexpectedly funny

[@nobodynosmyrealname]

OH MY GOD ZOOMBOOMAFOO

[@bethgill9297]

Where is your mug from please??

[@kristina_lynn]

Brand is "American Expedition" mug, I found it at a local store

[@bethgill9297]

@@kristina_lynn Thank you so much 😊

[@tinyflyingdragons9432]

I just want to be a natural scientist who helps hawaii I do not care if it is plants or animals or whatever

[@0mniscientgh0st71]

Omg the zoboomafoo reference🤣🤣🤣

[@foxyfox9196]

Polar bear researcher... in Antarctica?

[@listloverohsoyoulikefanpag832]

Why did KZbin recommend this

[@internetuser9279]

Hello

[@justinweeks6608]

And then covid occurs. Good luck w those internships required for getting a job lol

[@MrMLaidlaw]

step 1 - Be a woman

[@nahpissoff2425]

Ok incel

[@MrMLaidlaw]

@@nahpissoff2425 Ok Simp do you even know what that means? LMAO!