It is difficult to disagree with the statement that “polar bears are among the worst candidates for captivity” as stated by Rob Laidlaw of Zoocheck Canada.  Upon reading and reviewing documents on various issues with polar bear captivity, and extreme cases of maltreatment of polar bears, especially in tropical environments, the idea of phasing out […]

Polar Bears are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. As the world’s largest land predator, their strength, intelligence, and beauty has made them an iconic symbol if the arctic ecosystems and an effective tool for educating children and adults alike in biology, geography and environmental science. As a result, these magnificent creatures […]

Hi there! Before you take the time to further explore this web page, I thought I would leave a personal note introducing myself, and explaining why I chose this topic! My name is Jessica Thomsen, I am a 3rd year student in the Applied Animal Biology program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. […]