From Rachel Mckeown, Cambridge, UK
I was delighted to read about the discovery of a new leaf chameleon species in Madagascar, but disheartened by a researcher’s comment that the carbon footprint of ecotourism seems to be justified given the benefits of raised public awareness (21 September, p 14).
The short article and accompanying picture of the adorable little reptile clearly impressed upon me the need for action, without an urge to purchase a plane ticket. I’m sure many readers would feel the same and recognise their importance without infringing on their fragile, threatened ecosystem – leave that to the expert conservationists.
