Fauna Conservation Department - Kadoorie Conservation China Programme
Conservation and Research - Researchers
HUI Ka Yiu, Michael
Conservation Officer (Projects)
Fauna Conservation Department - Kadoorie Conservation China Programme
Michael has a natural science background, recently broadening to conservation social science. His current work focuses on ecology and conservation of mammals in South China and the neighbouring region. He has strong interest in applying interdisciplinary approaches to study conservation and environmental issues.
Selected publications:
Hui, M. K. Y., Li, F. & Yang, J.-H. (2025) Past occurrence of mainland clouded leopard in Hong Kong. Cat News, 82, 31-32.
Hui, M. K. Y., Leong, A. K. Y., Zhang, H., Yang, F., Yeung, H. Y., Lo, Y. F. P. & Yang, J.-H. (2024) Forgotten but not gone: Rediscovery of Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra in Lantau, Hong Kong. IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin, 41(5), 234-240.
Hui, M. K. Y. & Chan, B. P. L. (2024) Analysis of a 131-year longitudinal dataset of the Eurasian otter Lutra lutra in Hong Kong: Implications for conservation. Oryx, 58(3), 387-395.
Hui, M. K. Y., Yeung, H. Y., Leong, A. K. Y., Lan, Y., Pan, S., Sun, Z. & Yang, J. H. (2024) Local ecological knowledge reveals an undocumented population of Reeves’ butterfly lizard (Leiolepis reevesii) in Zhuhai, China. Pacific Conservation Biology, 30(6), PC24021.
Chan, B. P. L., Hui, M. K. Y., Li, F., Ding, Q., Huang, Q. & Li, C. (2024) On the distribution of weasels (Carnivora: Mustelidae: Mustela) in China’s Guangdong Province, with notes on occurrences from Hong Kong. Russian Journal of Theriology, 23(2), 212-225.
Hui, M. K. Y. & Tam, K.-P. (2023) Engaging urban residents in primate conservation: Impact of a conservation education intervention in Hong Kong. Primate Conservation, 37, 155-164.