What did you really bring back from vacation?

Erm.....this is a newsletter i received from IFAW(International Fund for Animal Welfare).

"Each year, customs officers seize thousands of wildlife items from travelers, many of them tourist souvenirs made from endangered or threatened species. Examples include elephant ivory carvings and jewelry, tortoise and turtle shell accessories, big cat skins, reptile skin handbags, belts and shoes, porcupine quill coasters and lampshades, coral and shells, and many more!"

Ya..I didn't really think of that. In Malaysia beaches, we found many stalls selling sea shells and coral. Yup......they are pretty. But sea shells should be placed inside the sea, not our cupboard or tables, rite?

So, next time think twice before you buy souvenirs.......