As the 16th Convention of the Parties (COP) (meeting) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, commonly referred to as CITES got underway in Thailand on March 3rd, several key issues were to be discussed by the member countries. One of the most heavily publicized was a proposed ‘International Ban’ on polar bear trade that would make it … Continue reading A Complicated Conversation on Conservation
ENVIRONMENT U.S. and Russia Team Up in Bid to Aid Polar Bears This article outlines a key talking point at the conference surrounding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The U.S. and Russia, home to thousands of polar bears, both support greater protection for the endangered species. Discussion idea: Look at the map of polar bear territory. … Continue reading Current Event Connection: U.S., Russia Support Protecting Polar Bears
What comes to mind when you think of elephants? For me, it’s lovable characters from my childhood. Jean de Brunhoff’s Babar, Disney’s Dumbo and Seuss’s Horton taught me about wisdom, individuality and courage through their reactions and choices. For this, I’ll never forget them. In some ways, that simple statement makes me like them. After all, an elephant never forgets. But what happens if we … Continue reading An Elephant Never Forgets
