ONE of my biggest pet peeves is to see someone littering. Unfortunately, seeing someone throw rubbish out of their car window, flicking a cigarette butt on the ground or throwing their trash into the drain rather than the rubbish bin is not an uncommon sight in Malaysia.

OTTERS are cute and furry. They are also mini Internet sensations. Even actor Benedict Cumberbatch is known to make otter-like facial expressions!

IT has been just over two weeks since Malaysia voted for a change, for a new government. There are promises of reform, a clean-up, a transformation to make Malaysia better. I just hope that environmental issues will not be excluded.

Our columnist discovers that there’s much to learn about owls after she rescued one.

WHILE many people rave about latest superhero flick Black Panther, several big cat species are facing many threats.

“BE a good girl.” That was the last thing I said to my dog before I left for a holiday. I gave her fur a good stroke and told my helper to take good care of her while I was away.

Viral videos cause outcry and spark debate on how best to train dogs.

Use only as much as needed, and choose eco-friendly, ethically sourced packing materials.

REMEMBER Flash the sloth in Disney’s Zootopia? Sid in Ice Age? Or perhaps you have watched sloths in Animal Planet’s Meet The Sloths series?

They may make nice souvenirs, but be sure that they are taken without harming or exploiting these creatures.

If we don’t become responsible consumers, the future is indeed plastic.

Vote with your feet and don’t support wildlife tourism activities that involve cruelty to animals.