https://www.scmp.com/rss/516592/feed Zoe Newton is an animal studies graduate from New York University. Her work revolves around liminal species and human-animal relationships in cities. She is the creator of the documentary New York City’s Denizens – redefining the urban rat/human relationship. More broadly, she aspires to bring animal welfare considerations into policy, and to raise public awareness about animals that we share a space with. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Last week, Hong Kong suffered the effects of Super Typhoon Saola as it swept through the city. In a matter of hours, everything had ground to a halt: shops, restaurants and public transport alike. I, like most of the 7.5 million others, found myself stuck indoors, waiting for the storm to abate. Amid the ceaseless rain and howling winds, you cannot help but ponder. As I gazed out of the window of my hotel at the Chek Lap Kok airport, I noticed an eerie absence – there were no birds perched on... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3233509/did-anyone-spare-thought-safety-animals-during-typhoon-saola?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3233509/did-anyone-spare-thought-safety-animals-during-typhoon-saola?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:15:16 +0000