Buffaloes foraging in Pui O on Lantau Island. Photo: Sam Tsang
Opinion
Opinion
Editorial
by SCMP Editorial
Balance is needed in buffalo conservation
The wild buffalo that are traditional inhabitants of Lantau Island and the northern New Territories should be protected. But with development relentlessly encroaching on their environment, the risk of potentially dangerous encounters with people remains. Their numbers should be monitored to ensure they do not get out of control