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natural history

ESCO reuse: occupation-specific

The history of natural organisms and ecosystems.

natural history — the history of natural organisms and ecosystems. ESCO classifies it as a occupation-specific (rooted in one role family) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › history and archaeology Also known as: history of plants and animals in their environment

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural history?

The history of natural organisms and ecosystems.

What category of skill is natural history?

ESCO classifies natural history under the knowledge category, specifically in the history and archaeology subcategory.

How transferable is natural history between industries?

ESCO tags natural history as a occupation-specific (rooted in one role family) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is natural history the same as history of plants and animals in their environment?

Yes — natural history is also known as history of plants and animals in their environment. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn natural history?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands natural history and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.