Spring and summer are the nesting seasons for most wild birds in Hong Kong SAR. Last year (2018), the KFBG Wild Animal Rescue Centre received more than 800 nestlings and fledglings rescued by members...
Flowers that resemble butterflies - The masterful mimicry of Viburnum hanceanum
27 March 2019 | KFBG Diary
27 March 2019 | KFBG Diary
Mimicry is perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of wildlife adaptation/ecology. Whilst some examples are obvious, others are more obscure. We often come across stories of remarkable mimicry amo...
Leopard Cats seized by the Authorities in 2018 arrive safely at their new home in Night Safari Singapore
13 March 2019 | Animal Stories
13 March 2019 | Animal Stories
Leopard Cats are listed on CITES Appendix II which controls the international trade of the species and they are protected under the Wild Animal Protection Ordinance (Cap 170) in Hong Kong. (Photo: KF...
In 2018, Strix the Brown Wood Owl was seized by the Authorities as part of an illegal possession case. She was cared for at the KFBG Wild Animal Rescue Centre during the legal investigations. During ...
The eighth World Pangolin Day” takes place on the coming Saturday, 16th February. We are celebrating this meaningful day by sharing some stories, photos and interesting facts about pangolins. ...
Plum blossom is a symbol of celebration and luck in the Spring Festival, and has been regarded as auspicious since ancient times. Plum blossom traditionally formed "The Three Friends in Winter" (歲寒三友...
Smuggled Florida Box Turtles Rehomed to International Conservation Programmes
30 January 2019 | Animal Stories
30 January 2019 | Animal Stories
22 Florida Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina) and Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina Carolina) have just been transferred to the Turtle Island Conservation Centre and Cuora Conservation Centre in ...
Some injured and sick animals treated at the KFBG Wild Animal Rescue Centre receive radiographic examinations. The resulting X-ray images not only help provide detailed evaluation of the animal's con...
Some injured and sick animals treated at the KFBG Wild Animal Rescue Centre receive radiographic examinations. The resulting X-ray images not only help provide detailed evaluation of the animal's con...
Some injured and sick animals treated at the KFBG Wild Animal Rescue Centre receive radiographic examinations. The resulting X-ray images not only help provide detailed evaluation of the animal's con...