What should I major in if I want to stop poachers in foreign countries?

Question:I'd like to stop poaching in foreign countries, wild animal poaching. I'd like to work in a conservation center taking care of the animals and going out in the wilderness regularly to make sure there are no traps, tracked animals are okay, and help any wounded animals by bringing them to the conservation center. I don't know if this would mean becoming an wild animal doctor or what, but I do know that it's what I'd like to do with my life. What should I major in to help wild animals, not just by being their doctor, but also by protecting them from poachers?

Answers:
That's an excellent goal! You should definitely concentrate in science, like biology and zoology, in order to learn about the animals you'd like to protect. Another useful area would be international relations and politics, as well as business.

Keep in mind that it would be unlikely that a foreigner would be hired to do the police work involved in hunting down poachers - it's dirty, dangerous work. Nevertheless, conservation groups need skilled, intelligent people to do the important work of building awareness of threatened animals and giving people who poach economic alternatives to destroying and selling animals and their products. As long as high prices are paid and there's a market for exotic animals, poaching will continue. Good luck!
If you need to major in something, which I don't think you do, it would be Zoology.
I agree with the person who said Zoology.
phd in zoology / sniper
Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Criminal Justice. The best recommendation I can give you is to contact an agency that does this and ask what education and background they look for when they hire.
take horticulture or pre-veterinary medicine at the agriculture department/school.

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