I refer to the letter by Colin Gimson headlined 'Seeking update on wildlife sightings' (South China Morning Post, April 25).
On wild mammals in Hong Kong, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has found on record some 50 species, including bats, civet cats, mongooses, rodents and other larger mammals such as barking deer (also known as Reeves's muntjac), Chinese ferret badger, Chinese leopard cat, Chinese pangolin, macaques, porcupine and wild boar. Most of them are found inside country parks. Chinese white dolphin and finless porpoise are also found within Hong Kong waters.
This department is currently studying the problem of stray dogs in Shing Mun Country Park in order to increase the effectiveness of dog control in the park.
J. K. CHAN
