If I were a scientist I would be an ethologist. Ethology is the study of animal behaviors, animals have surprisingly complex rituals, behaviors, and interactions. These individual would do field work in studying the behaviors of various animals in various habitats. Wolves for example have a hierarchy where you have the alpha male and female of the pack and the others respect the alphas by nuzzling to show respect they also have a greeting called the soft muzzle bite.
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The reason that this scientific field appeals to me is because animals intrigue me. I wish to learn why animals behave as they do. It is also a desire of mine to explore the wilderness as I study animal behaviors. Although if I was in this scientific field I may have to study animals in captivity. Even so I would still get to learn why animals behave as they do and also how habits and instincts are handed down through generations. I have a mind for psychology which makes my pattern of thinking good for the study of humans and animals and why they have certain behaviors. For the future this field still has a long way to go before we actually figure out the cause for all animal behaviors.
tags: ethology, animal behavior
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