We had our presentation this morning. It was okay I guess. Somehow I always get nervous only when it is my turn to speak. I have to really improve on my presentation skills. Anyway, the haze today is terrible. I think it was the aftereffects of the national day and mid-autumn festival where everyone played with fireworks. Actually, it’s good that Singapore banned fireworks and firecrackers as this greatly reduce the air pollution in Singapore. Besides that, the risk of causing a fire disaster is lower. And if anyone were to bomb the fireworks shop, I think that area will be totally ruined.
Anyway, we went to town once again after the presentation. Along the way we saw someone selling snakes. I began wondering why Singapore prohibits snakes and other reptiles as pets. I went online and found some answers:
1. They may introduce and spread diseases to humans and domestic animals.
2. Collection of wild animals for trading will lead to ecosystem imbalance and threaten the survival of endangered species.
3. The welfare of the animals may be compromised due to reasons such as unsuitable living conditions, poor diet and pet owner's lack of knowledge of the proper care for the animal.
4. Singapore's biodiversity would be greatly affected if such exotic pets were released in the wild, as most of them are non-native.
5. If the animal escapes, it may cause nuisance, fear and trauma to the general public. Especially true. Because we don’t see such animals in our daily lives. So naturally we’ll be scared of it.
Everyday we are counting down to the days we go back Singapore. Main reason? Because we're going to be bankrupt soon. Sad case.
