What is the closest job to Nigel Thornberries?

[Darren]

(The dad from 'The wild thornberries' I know he's a cartoon character but what type of jobs are there that are similar or close to his. Don't say david attenborough! Thanks x

[Kiersten]

Love that show!
Well, he specifically was doing research for a TV show (remember his wife always followed him around with a camera), so his "job" would be similar to that of Steve Erwin's. The late Steve Erwin and his family NOW have lots of conservational efforts, in Australia specifically, and Terri and Bindi are carrying on his legacy. You can do this type of career while working at a zoo- I'm not sure where you live, but I know that the San Diego zoo has their own research facility, and so does the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. My personal goal is to work in a zoo that is large enough and resourceful enough to care for Giant Panda's, which limits to only 4 facilities in the US. I would love to work at the Columbus Zoo, though, or the National Zoo. Keep in mind that the television shows that you see on Animal Planet or Nat Geo Wild are showing biologists that have a unique finding. They have found a new discovery, or something weird and sets them apart from other researchers, or have reported it first to the right people that could get them on the air. Many people spend their entire life without ever being a notable scientist/biologist. But, if that is your goal- networking would be the best thing that you could do to showcase your career and findings. LinkedIn is a good way to find others with similar interests/careers, as well as Twitter. I follow a lot of efforts on Twitter, most of the US zoos, and research groups. If you are in high school- take biology. If you are in college- the possibilities are endless- take Zoology, Environmental Science, Geology, etc. Many schools also offer field work studies- I go to a community college, and they even offer a field study Marine Biology class that takes a trip to Honduras for a week, to study the reefs.