wildlife

Deadliest Hong Kong Animals

cobraWith wildlife documentaries loving to focus on killer creatures, here's a quick look at the Most Dangerous Animals In Hong Kong - with their venom, killer teeth and blades. You might be surprised by the Number One Dangerous Animal!

Watching Black Kites in Hong Kong

black kiteBlack Kites are by far the commonest birds of prey in Hong Kong – and among the territory’s most familiar birds.

History of Hong Kong fauna 1841-1941: Information needed.

I wonder if anyone can help? I am investigating reports relating to the history of Hong Kong wildlife in old English language newspapers and books between 1841 and 1941 with Jon Downes of the Centre for Fortean Zoology based in Devon, U.K. We have been looking through issues of the South China Morning Post,for example from about 1910 onwards and The Hong Kong Kong Naturalist  since the early 1990s onwards and hope to publish our research in the form of a book  on Hong Kong`s fauna by the end of 2012.

The Challenges of being a Campaigner for Wildlife Protection

Taking up a wildlife protection cause is no "bed of roses", especially if you find youself against powerful forces that oppose your objectives.

 

Tai Po Kau Forest

tai po kauThe Tai Po Kau (大埔滘) Nature Reserve is a splendid example of reforestation - supporting a wide range of fauna and flora as well as being a good place to visit, with an excellent trail system.

Kadoorie Farm, New Territories

leopard cat mini imageIf you like scenery, wildlife, and plants, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (嘉道理農場暨植物園) should be high on your list of places to visit in Hong Kong. It's dominated by forested hills, with botanic gardens and greenhouses, cages, aviaries and enclosures holding captive animals, and wild birds and other animals that have been rescued and are being cared for.

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