Cambuslang youngsters get Wild about Scotland
Pupils from St Bride’s Primary School got to grips with mini beasts, mega beasts and endangered animals when the Wild about Scotland bus arrived at the school.
Youngsters welcomed the Wild about Scotland team to Cambuslang last week when they took part in a series of interactive Scottish wildlife sessions.
Part of the Royal Zoological Society for Scotland (RZSS), the Wild about Scotland team introduced the children to Scottish native species, their habitats and environments.
They looked at the huge diversity of insects on earth and the variety which can be found in the local area, explored the basic ecology of beavers and wildcats, and finally learned about the main threats to wildlife in Scotland and what they can do to support conservation efforts across the country.
Barbara Smith, CEO of the RZSS, said: “Conservation through education is one of the founding principles behind the society and remains one of our key goals to this day.
“Our focus on wildlife education has had a huge impact across the length and breadth of Scotland.
“It is vital that we reach out to teach young people about conservation work and the species on their own doorstep.”
Since its first trip in 2014, more than 20,000 people have experienced the Wild about Scotland bus, including more than 1000 students and pupils from the South Lanarkshire area.
The project is funded by the Clydesdale Bank.