Animal Careers Explores Falconry

Falconry is an ancient practice that began with the noble classes presumably in the first century or second century. The traditional lore is that the art began in central Asia, moved to the Middle East and then into Europe–but read this comprehensive summary from the International Association for Falconry & Conservation of Birds of Prey [...]

Aquatic Animal Conservation Course | Animal Careers

Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is a new course offered by the University of Florida’s Aquatic Animal Health Program. It will allow students to access the material at their convenience within a given module and introduce students who are at the upper levels (undergraduate and graduate) and professionals to some of the controversial issues surrounding aquatic [...]

Animal Careers | Internships & Externships

Periodically I get notices of internship or externship opportunities but are they worth it? In todays animal career world it is highly competitive so both internship and externship opportunities are valuable if you are seeking a career with animals. There are also a lot of different opportunities that you can volunteer for–such as a docent [...]