Although they’re young, the first graders at the Cahoon Elementary Magnet School of Animal Science are no strangers to the conservation issues that threaten our world. Through a partnership with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, these students have been learning about the modern-day challenges effecting walrus populations. To shed some light on the subject, students were treated to a visit from renowned Marine Mammal Specialist

When you think of the Arctic, you can’t help but think of the magnificent polar bear. While this unique animal has long captured the hearts of the public, its plight is now capturing the attention of scientists. A growing body of evidence shows that the Arctic ice is vanishing much faster than previously expected – placing the iconic polar bear at risk.