January 18, 2020
But this relationship privilege comes with a handful of responsibilities
But this relationship privilege comes with a handful of responsibilities, as
pets are not an accessory that can be cast aside and forgotten, but are animal
companions that need care, love and affection.A responsible pet owner should
invest time, energy and money into the pet’s needs — which include proper
housing (in China PP
sheets manufacturers case of reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects -
terrarium/aquarium, heating, water and hide); health care protocols like
vaccinations, parasite control, feeding (meeting the food requirements of the
species), cleanliness and so on.
Exotic pets should be kept in captivity until
their death or you should provide alternative arrangements for such a time, when
one can no longer provide for them, as releasing them into our backyard is
illegal and will create an ecological imbalance. As a responsible pet owner, one
should commit to selecting a pet that is suitable for your household/home. In
case of exotic pets, please keep a record on the type of food you feed, the
amount of food you feed and the time at which it’s been fed.While keeping an
exotic pet, one should fulfill all legalities pertaining to the species,
including local ordinances, licensing, handling requirements and so on.
One
should also make sure that you are thorough and up to date on the species and
its identity and are comfortable handling them, if needed. Keeping your pet
happy and healthy can be a little tricky and it does require time, money and
discipline. Always keep personal records for your pets including your
observations.Remember, when you adopt/provide for a pet, you are committing to
care for the animal for its entire life, because owning a pet is a privilege but
also a big responsibility.Observation is the key to keeping any animals as pets.
In case of breeding your pets, please be responsible. Do not allow your pet to
be stray or feral. Observing your pet will help you understand a lot about its
behaviour and potential problems it faces. Keeping your pet happy and healthy
can be a little tricky and it does require time, money and discipline.
The author
is a wildlife biologist with specific interest in herpetology and conservation.
Although the responsibilities change depending on the pets you keep, here are a
few that you should keep in mind — before and while having pets:Avoid impulsive
decisions when selecting a pet. In the course of evolution, we seem to have
developed a symbiotic relationship with our pets. This will help in taking
timely decisions in your pets’ life, when necessary.Although the
responsibilities change depending on the pets you keep, here are a few that you
should keep in mind-before and while having pets
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January 13, 2020
The plight of rivers across Kerala is another example
How can we put an end to it? Are there any alternatives? Why don’t we use
refillable metal containers? Why don’t we reuse cloth or mesh bags that will
last for years and cause no harm? Similar questions aligned with the theme of
Earth Day 2018 — End Plastic Pollution.. It’s increasingly finding its way into
our oceans and other waterbodies. Though we have projects like ‘waste to energy
plant’ in Brahmapuram, we still have not reached a level where we could tackle
the issue completely. Joy.
Principal Scientist and head in-charge, Fishery
Environment Management Division, Dr Kripa states, "Pollutants upset primary food
production in water bodies by preventing the entry of sunlight into water, thus
affecting the productivity of the region.M. Have you ever wondered where the
plastic waste ends up? You probably won’t believe it if someone answers ‘inside
a young male sperm whale that was found dead off the coast of Spain’.
Marine
life is in great danger and the prime reason for it is us, humans."According to
recent studies, there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050, if
governments don’t take immediate action. Plastic microparticles are getting into
the flesh of the fish we consume. This has been the case of Kochi. Consumption
of plastic by marine creatures causes severe digestive problems, which go mainly
untreated. Plastic bags, bottles and other disposable items are the most common
littered objects, polluting and destroying entire ecosystems that are vital for
the planet. They lack stringent law to prevent littering and plastic usage.
Though people are not throwing the plastic waste into oceans, they are not aware
of the danger of dumping it in public places. People have to show some civic
sense,†says retired associate professor and environmental activist Dr C. Also,
littering in beaches impacts tourism.Plastic pollution is poisoning oceans,
endangering marine life and ecosystems, thus, affecting health. "Our governments
have failed to tackle the issue. Believe it or not, it is true. Government will
have to urge and make plans to implement it,†he added. The waters are polluted
with plastic like never before. Fishes have a tendency to eat whatever tiny
pieces similar to their natural prey, even if plastic, float in the sea. Ghost
nets, that are left behind by the fisherman, also cause trouble. Large amounts
of plastic waste are washed into the ocean every year, jeopardising the natural
ambience of the marine life. The only way is to reduce the use of plastic.
The
plight of rivers across Kerala is another example of plastic waste that never PVC sheets goes away.
The fate of the sperm whale maybe just another incident among marine species, as
the use of plastic and unscientific dumping causes problems everywhere. She
explains, "Marine debris is any man-made, solid material that enters waterways
directly through littering or indirectly via rivers, streams and storm
drains.â€Fisheries Department’s research wing conducts a number of awareness
classes and symposium about marine debris and its issues, but it still remains
as a threat.More than eight million tonnes of plastic leak into the ocean each
year, which is equivalent to dumping a truck filled with plastic into the sea
every minute. In addition to causing intestinal injury and death to shellfishes,
plastic also triggers the risk of extinction of bigger fishes and other marine
mammals across the food chain.â€While it is our duty to ensure that we are not
littering, activists like Purushan Eloor says governments have a key role in
this.
Once again, it is a dire reminder that pollution has a great price, and
that price is often paid by wildlife. Tons of plastic fragments — like grocery
bags, straws and soda bottles — are carried into the oceans every day. Reports
suggest that the consumption of plastic by all kinds of fishes amounts to
several tonnes every year.Marine ecosystem has been facing threats from plastic
pollution. Proper waste management is the only solution. If we need to see a
change, we should start working towards it. Because these plastic wastes reach
oceans eventually. Representative image: students observe an installation made
of plastic bottles
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