Harry Snook
Written by Harry Snook Monday, 21 September 2009 15:04
Deep in the forests of Codfish Island off the coast of New Zealand, a bulky form blunders slowly through the undergrowth, making for the bowl of sweet potato chunks helpfully placed within easy walking distance by benevolent caregivers. For one of the world’s 125 remaining Kakapo – alias New Zealand Owl Parrots – this supplementary feeding is a vital part of the concerted efforts being made...
Written by Harry Snook Tuesday, 12 May 2009 10:15
David Starkey's description of Scotland as "feeble little country" during a television broadcast last month elicited a predictable barrage of condemnation from that category of people (whose like is sadly to be found amongst all nations and cultures) for whom the taking of offence is both a cherished pastime and a primary political tool. The nature and source of the backlash - or perhaps backwhinge - will have delighted the...
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