KFBG Scientists Reveal Urgent Strategies to Combat Agarwood Trade Threats and Protect Endangered Species
9 May 2025 | Plants & Us
9 May 2025 | Plants & Us
Agarwood chips sold in a market in Hong Kong A groundbreaking study led by scientists at Hong Kong's Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) has identified critical gaps in global agarwood trade man...
On World Pangolin Day, which is celebrated on the third Saturday of February each year, we have some positive news to share — please check out the video below. Unfortunately, this mysterious cr...
In October, we shared the heartbreaking story of a juvenile koel that tragically succumbed after accidentally ingesting a long piece of string. On this International Animal Rights Day, we delve deepe...
30th Anniversary of KFBG’s Wild Animal Rescue Centre – Three Decades of Compassion and Care
3 July 2024 | Animal Stories
3 July 2024 | Animal Stories
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens' (KFBG) Wild Animal Rescue Centre (WARC). The longevity of the Rescue Centre's operations underscores our unwavering dedi...
30th Anniversary of KFBG’s Wild Animal Rescue Centre – Inside Look with the Rescue and Rehabilitation Team
2 July 2024 | Animal Stories
2 July 2024 | Animal Stories
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens' (KFBG) Wild Animal Rescue Centre (WARC). To commemorate this milestone, the frontline staff from the rescue and rehabili...
30th Anniversary of KFBG’s Wild Animal Rescue Centre – Interview with Senior Vet Nurse Devoted to Animals On and Off Duty
1 July 2024 | Animal Stories
1 July 2024 | Animal Stories
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens' (KFBG) Wild Animal Rescue Centre (WARC). To commemorate this milestone, the frontline staff from the rescue and rehabili...
Find the most accurate plant names: from mobile apps, specimens to literature
2 January 2024 | Plants & Us
2 January 2024 | Plants & Us
by Jinlong Zhang When you come across a plant and want to know its name, is there a quick and accurate way to achieve this? If you're a plant lover, you may have joined a social media group where you...
After going through the following steps, a bottle of delicious honey is ready! Nectar Source: Hong Kong's nectar sources are mainly divided into two categories: fruit trees and native trees. The form...
Are trees with cavities dangerous? Caring for tree safety and ecological value at KFBG
31 October 2023 | Plants & Us
31 October 2023 | Plants & Us
When visiting Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, you may spot trees with openings of different shapes and sizes, both in the botanic garden and more generally in our nature reserve. You may be surpris...
A Nose for Nature: The Importance of Floral Fragrances and How They Can Help Conserve the Hong Kong Eagle’s Claw
25 September 2023 | Plants & Us
25 September 2023 | Plants & Us
By Ned Liu, Botanist, Flora Conservation Department Most plants use flowers to coordinate their sex lives: flowers contain ovules (or egg cells), which are housed in the ovary at the base of the (fem...