I Can Be Anything I Want to Be A to Z: Zoologist

5 minutes 35 seconds

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Zoology is the study of animals and their behavior, and zoologists may study a particular species or group of species. They also study the interactions between animals and various ecosystems. Part of the "I Can Be Anything I Want to Be A to Z" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 5 minutes 35 seconds

Topic: Careers, Science
Subtopic: Biology, Job Skills, Occupations
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Series: I Can Be Anything I Want to Be A to Z

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