On 23 April 2006, Issa Kanu died like no man should. His death was a tragic accident, but it had a root in rainforest politics. Continue reading
Apes
Q&A with Paul Glynn, author of King Bruno
King Bruno is an illustrated children’s book that tells the true story of a chimpanzee that was orphaned by hunters, raised by humans and threatened by war in Sierra Leone. Continue reading
Borneo’s eco-stranded apes with nowhere to call home
Who’s that hiding in the trees? It’s a Bornean orangutan, an ape with an unhappy history and an uncertain future. Continue reading
Millions of long lost logs and a single special tree
If the ground beneath my feet last week could talk, it could tell a long story of land and logging, crime and conservation — the kind of story that defines rainforest politics. Continue reading
Game reveals complex links between poverty and threats to apes
There were 50 ape experts in a room and a quick game to play to break the ice. “If you agree with the statement, go to the left side of the room,” said the facilitator. “If you disagree go to the right.” Continue reading
What gorillas can teach children about being human
The world’s most famous gorilla died 18 years ago today. I’m grateful for what he taught me while he lived. Continue reading
Under The Banyan 