Some good news – and a bad joke
It’s nice to start this diary with two bits of good news, given the gloom that surrounds the future of orangutans.
Sumatra has recently agreed to preserve what is left of its rainforests after years of tearing them down. Let’s hope they can find a way to make the agreement work. Here’s the story
In another development, conservationists have thought of a novel way to stop the destruction of the rainforests in Borneo: buy the rainforest! It’s a shame it has come to this, but what a good idea…more
Oh yes, I promised a bad joke too.
So, have you heard what Prince Caspian’s favourite fruit is?
Banania.
I said it was bad.

