There are several databases that are good for exploring research questions for the species that interests your group -- and once you have a research question, finding sources to support your presentation. One of the best places to start is an interdisciplinary database such as Academic Search Premier. You can then go to more specialized databases such as Philosopher's Index (for scholarship in philosophy), Web of Science (for the sciences), Greenfile (for environmental sciences). You can also explore more specialized research guides.
Interdisciplinary Databases
Philosophy Databases
Science and Evironmental Science Databases
Other Subject Databases