The science of ornithology has a long history and studies on birds have helped develop several key concepts in evolution, behaviour and ecology such as the definition of species, the process of speciation, instinct, learning, ecological niches, guilds, island biogeography, phylogeography and conservation.
The average salary for loss prevention jobs is $29,000. Average loss prevention salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience and benefits.
For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, loss prevention agents in Texas earned an average hourly wage of $30.50, as of May 2010. Loss prevention agents in Arkansas made an average of around $30 per hour, while those in New Jersey earned an average hourly wage of $29.50. However, the top-paying location was Virginia, where private detectives, including loss prevention agents, made an average hourly wage of $32 per hour.