Category: HK
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White Moth Bug – Hong Kong Wildlife | 白蛾蠟蟲 – 香港野生動物
This is a Flatid planthopper (Lawana imitata), or commonly known as White moth bugs, I found in Sha Tau Kok, northern Fanling, New Territories. It can also be found in China and Vietnam. They live in trees. Adults are active from May to October. I think they look so elegant and beautiful, but farmers just…
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Giant Golden Orb-weaving Spider – Hong Kong Wildlife | 人面蜘蛛 – 香港野生動物
One of the most common spiders in Hong Kong, the Giant golden orb-weaver (Nephila pilipes) can be found in primary and secondary forests almost anywhere in Hong Kong. This species has a wide distribution throughout Asia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and also Papua…
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Changeable Lizard – Hong Kong Wildlife | 變色樹蜥 – 香港野生動物
One of the most common lizards in Hong Kong is Calotes versicolor.It has many common names: Changeable lizard, Crested tree lizard, Oriental garden lizard, Eastern garden lizard, and even Bloodsucker. Common throughout Hong Kong including all major islands, it is also widely distributed in Asia. These lizards can grow up to 40centimeters. They are sun-loving…
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Hong Kong Newt – Hong Kong Wildlife | 香港蠑螈 – 香港野生動物
We have many native frogs, but only 1 tailed amphibian (salamander or newt). The Hong Kong Newt, or Hong Kong Warty Newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis) – I have usually found them in clean mountain streams in Lantau, Hong Kong Island, and the eastern and northern parts of New Territories. It was once believed to be an…
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Water Monitor – Hong Kong Wildlife | 水巨蜥 – 香港野生動物
A gray area in Hong Kong fauna. Once thought to be locally extinct. Now they are here again! Some think they are native. Others think they are imports. Varanus salvator (Laurenti, 1768)Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: SquamataFamily: VaranidaeGenus: VaranusSpecies: salvator Where in HK?Very rare – reservoirs, rivers, Mai Po marshes Size: 1.5 – 3.2 m /…
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Eurasian Eagle-owl – Hong Kong Wildlife | 雕鴞 – 香港野生動物
The largest owl inhabits the smallest concrete jungle in Hong Kong. How intriguing! Birdwatching normally takes place during the day, except for owls. There are 9 species of owls you can possibly spot in Hong Kong. The most common species is the Collared scops owl (Otus lettia) which is a small one usually no bigger…
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Bamboo Snake – Hong Kong Wildlife | 青竹蛇 – 香港野生動物
This green beauty is responsible for the vast majority of snake bites in Hong Kong, or possibly southern Asia. Trimeresurus albolabris (Gray, 1842)Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: SquamataSuborder: SerpentesFamily: ViperidaeGenus: (Cryptelytrops) TrimeresurusSpecies: albolabris Where in HK?Very common – low hilly areas, grasslands, cultivated fields Size: 50 – 90 cm / 1’8″ – 2’11”Distribution: Southern AsiaHabitat: ArborealDiet:…
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Hong Kong Wildlife You May Encounter On A Hike
Hikers “saving” baby owls from naturally predated by a snake was publicly praised by pet welfare groups and “animal lovers” because the baby owl looks innocent and the snake looks evil? I believe most hikers have a good heart. Many are good pet owners. But they may want to learn a bit more about how…
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Spotted Narrow-mouthed Frog – Hong Kong Wildlife | 花细狹口蛙 – 香港野生動物
Cute little mouth in the 852. I rarely post local species doesn’t mean I don’t do field trips (or herping) in here. It’s just there’re too many animals around the globe that are piquing my “never-canceled” curiosity. Now, staying at home, it’s never been a better time to re-explore Home Kong. This Hong Kong resident…
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A Full Newspaper Page Of Me Today
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My Accomplishments in 2018
A lot has happened this year. To the now me, 2017 is so five years ago. January & February Kenya- Went on a decent, British colonial style safari which was not quite typical of me. Uganda- Found and got up close and personal with a band of wild Mountain Gorillas up to 400+ lbs. and…
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Talking Animals on Radio
Haven’t been on radio for a while and yesterday I talked about my previous trip to Madagascar and especially the precious encounter with the Plougshare tortoise. I also talked about the animal educational program we have been running for a while. Big shoutout to Annalie chow from RTHK 3 for inviting me and letting my…
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Beauty and the Beast Maternity Shoot With Coco Chiang
Putting a bunch of creepy crawlers on a professional model, actress, and cordon bleu chef Coco Chiang (蔣怡)’s naked body for a maternity shoot may sound crazy but is part of what we do. What is crazy to me is that her baby was born merely a few hours after the shoot! Huge shout out…
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I Am a Fictional Character
I have become a character in this new book – ‘The Golden Age‘ by Marianne Andersen. How amazing! And I just realized that I am the only character based on a real person! This is when I collected this very perfect copy together with author autograph. Parents and educators, you must check out this upcoming book.…
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My Tesla Turned One
Other than animals, just like most big boys, I love cars. Almost every expedition I went on I needed 4×4 vehicles, from Jeep Wrangler to Land Rover to G-Wagon. Back in town, having a G63 as daily driver and a Lambo for track days is just adrenaline pumping dream. However, all of the mentioned vehincles…
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From Big Game Tragedy In Ohio To Legal Killings In Hong Kong
After the fire that kills 3,000 high-end top quality snakes in a reptile facility in Colorado merely a month ago, now there is another heart breaking loss in Ohio. R.I.P. to the 50 animals killed in Ohio. 18 highly endangered Bengal tigers, 17 lions, bears, gray wolves, and more were shot to death by the…