As the most evolved species, it is very important that humans make the effort to protect and conserve the other inhabitants of the world. Our world runs on a complex and diverse system of symbiosis and co-dependency.

Every species has its place and is often irreplaceable. For example, if insects were to become extinct, then many plants would not be able to reproduce and this would starve a lot of plant-eating animals. That would in turn affect animals and possibly humans who eat those animals.

It is therefore very important for all of us to actively participate in conservation practices. These are some of the things we can do.

• Prevent land clearing as this causes soil erosion which pollute rivers and seas.
• Plant trees. This reduces the effect of greenhouse gases and removes carbon from the air, replacing it with oxygen.
• Use less detergents as they contain phosphate which can cause nutrient loads, causing excessive algae growth thus harming the natural eco-systems and killing plants and animals. Where necessary, use detergents with no or little phosphate.
• Use front loading washing machines as they use less water. Wash only when you have a full load.
• Throw rubbish in bins provided. Even rubbish thrown on a street in Kuala Lumpur may find its way into the sea and this can choke and kill marine animals.
• Ensure that the sardines and tuna you buy are caught using dolphin-friendly nets (this should be written on the cans)
• Refrain from flushing cooking oil or other oils into the sink. Keep them in jars and have them recycled instead.
• Do not eat food or used products made from animals which are endangered or threatened. Examples are sharks fin, turtle soup, bear paws and others.