The journey from rescue to release: What happens when an injured bird is received by the KFBG rescue team staff?
20 June 2020 | Animal Stories
20 June 2020 | Animal Stories
Summer is upon us and we are now in the busiest season for the Wild Animal Rescue Centre (WARC). Let's take a look at the role of the WARC as it applies to the rescue and rehabilitation of wild bird...
On a cool, sunny day, our team ventured onto Lantau Island, the largest island of Hong Kong, to collect seeds of native plants for conservation. The route planned for the day stretched across two str...
Cambodia is home to 250 species of reptiles and amphibians, but these spectacular cold-blooded animals receive little research and conservation attention (Bezuijen et al., 2009). Most scientific effo...
Everyday nestlings' feathers will grow and become more dense, eventually the wing feathers are formed and they are ready to learn how to fly. Much like human children learning to walk, they may stumb...
On World Bee Day today, let's bee” grateful for this humble food-producing animal which has been benefiting humanity, plants and the planet for centuries. By spreading pollen amongst flowers, b...
Rice has a constant presence on Chinese dinner tables. As our population expands and arable land decreases, we need to grow more with less land to meet our demand for this best-loved staple. The Kado...
The weaver bird family (Ploceidae) is widely recognized as one of nature's top architects for its 118 species' talent in creating intricately woven nests. Their masterpieces of a home are a rival to a...
On 6 May, two young adult King Cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) were spotted by our Chairperson, Mr Andrew McAulay, on the Kwun Yum Shan hillside. In this rare opportunity he was able to watch what was mo...
Say NO to mercy release on Buddha’s Birthday – and 5 ways to help protect wildlife
30 April 2020 | Animal Stories
30 April 2020 | Animal Stories
Mercy release practices are undertaken by some Buddhists in gaining blessings and good karma through the act of helping animals. This seemingly kind gesture to free animals into the wild can in fact ...
Critically endangered turtles leave their temporary home at Kadoorie Farm
23 April 2020 | Animal Stories
23 April 2020 | Animal Stories
In February 2020, two groups of turtles originally seized from illegal trade were rehomed to join international conservation programmes. Thirteen critically endangered Elongated Tortoises (Indotestud...