As we move into the flowering season of the ivy tree (Schefflera heptaphylla), a common species native to Hong Kong, we can hear the buzzing of numerous nectar-craving insects.Ivy Treein bloom at KFB...
Donation of 150 valuable natural history specimens to the Natural History Collection at Lingnan University
22 November 2022 | Animal Stories
22 November 2022 | Animal Stories
In 2019, Lingnan University unveiled its ambitious goal of creating a publicly accessible natural history collection of Hong Kong's amphibians and reptiles. Since then, they have collected over 500 s...
An Oriental Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis) that just hit the windowThe best thing to do is to gently pick it up and transfer, as quickly as possible, to a cardboard box or container (preferab...
Incense Tree (Aquilaria sinensis) is a precious tree species found only in Hong Kong and south China. This tree is of high historical and cultural significance as it is believed to have given rise to...
Author: Kadoorie Conservation China Department Three-quarters of the land in Hong Kong is still countryside, and 40% is legally protected! Nonetheless, Hong Kong's countryside faces many threats, and...
On World Animal Day (4 Oct), please consider Hong Kong's role in the trade of native and exotic wildlife. Hong Kong is a gateway to mainland China and it is an important hub for the exotic pet tr...
If you come across a plant in Hong Kong and you wished to know its name, how would you find out? In this article, we will explore and explain how a library of plant diversity is build up and organize...
We have just launched a 6-month pilot project that focuses on snakes from Lantau Island. The project allows accredited and willing snake catchers to release rescued healthy native snakes immediately ...
We receive many calls from citizens who have found a baby bird or an injured bird. Some worry that the bird is hungry and feed it food such as rice, green peas or bread before sending it to the resc...
Our Wild Animal Rescue Centre receives many baby or infant animals having fallen from nests or been separated from their parents. The best carers for young animals are their own parents. We recentl...