https://www.scmp.com/rss/522001/feed The latest news and top stories on Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. A prominent Hong Kong-based non-profit conservation organisation, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) is dedicated to harmonising humanity’s relationship with the environment. Located on the northern slopes of Tai Mo Shan in the New Territories, its main areas of focus include biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong and South China, environmental education, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Established in 1956, KFBG is... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Fiona Sun,Theodora Yu Fiona Sun,Theodora Yu Shortly before the evening rush hour recently, chaos erupted at Hong Kong’s Wu Kai Sha MTR station when a wild boar stormed through the concourse. The animal, about 1.2 metres long and weighing around 40kg, knocked down an elderly man. The charging boar left a trail of blood on the station floor, injuring three other residents in a frenzied dash towards a nearby bus terminus and housing estates. “I saw it rampaging at the bus terminus while residents followed, snapping photos,” a woman working... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348718/it-time-call-end-hong-kongs-boar-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348718/it-time-call-end-hong-kongs-boar-war?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:30:10 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The global trade in shark fin has been more strictly regulated in recent years, an essential step in the battle to save endangered species from extinction. However, this has not prevented the highly lucrative illegal trade from flourishing. Despite some eye-catching seizures, Hong Kong remains a major hub. A comprehensive study published in Science Advances highlighted the alarming level of shark fin from protected species reaching the city’s markets. The research was led by Mote Marine... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340008/study-shows-hong-kong-must-do-better-end-illegal-shark-fin-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340008/study-shows-hong-kong-must-do-better-end-illegal-shark-fin-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:45:07 +0000 Cliff Buddle Cliff Buddle Hong Kong is best known around the world for its city centre, a landscape dominated by soaring skyscrapers sandwiched in between the hills and the harbour. But its reputation as a green and pleasant land is growing. Residents and visitors alike are increasingly exploring the expansive country parks and remote spots, whether for hiking, adventure or spectacular selfies. The natural landscape, however, has been severely degraded over time. Hong Kong was once covered in lush, tall, native... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3339456/native-forest-restoration-project-literally-and-figuratively-bearing-fruit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3339456/native-forest-restoration-project-literally-and-figuratively-bearing-fruit?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:37:21 +0000 Oscar Liu,Lo Hoi-ying Oscar Liu,Lo Hoi-ying An extensive study of 16,000 shark fin samples taken from Hong Kong retail markets has found that 6.5 per cent of them were from globally protected species, surpassing the figure officially declared by local authorities under an international agreement. The study, published in Science Advances on Monday, also revealed a disparity: the volume of critically endangered oceanic whitetip shark fins sold in the city was 70 times higher than what officials reported under the Convention on International... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3338765/65-shark-fins-sold-hong-kong-are-protected-much-higher-reported-study?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3338765/65-shark-fins-sold-hong-kong-are-protected-much-higher-reported-study?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:31:20 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Whether you are drawn to the buzz of harbourside markets, the tranquillity of nature or the wonder of a curated exhibition space, Hong Kong offers a wide range of options to help you embrace the festive season’s spirit. Here are five things to do in the city this weekend. 1. AIA Carnival The AIA Carnival returns to Central Harbourfront this season, celebrating its 11th year and running until March 1. In addition to its extensive line-up of rides and games, which include new attractions like an... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3337787/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-december-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3337787/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-december-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:15:10 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott Hong Kong incense master Aaron Tang Ho-chuen scoops up chunks of agarwood and breathes in their rich, smoky scent. “Agarwood creates a sense of calm, making it perfect for peaceful activities like meditation and yoga,” says Tang, the founder of the Hong Kong Incense Company, which makes incense with natural ingredients using traditional recipes. Agarwood – a dark, infection-fighting resin created when incense trees, or Aquilaria sinensis, are cut or damaged – is highly sought-after for its use... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3330625/how-agarwood-black-gold-worth-us25000-kilo-under-threat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3330625/how-agarwood-black-gold-worth-us25000-kilo-under-threat?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:15:08 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong conservationists and researchers have said they will remember the late Jane Goodall as a beacon of hope and a kind figure who genuinely cared about the city’s biodiversity, as they look back on their time spent with the British wildlife advocate. The iconic ethologist, known for her pioneering studies on chimpanzees in Tanzania and lifelong campaign for environmental protection, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, according to her non-profit organisation, the Jane Goodall... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3327680/meeting-giant-hong-kong-remembers-late-wildlife-advocate-jane-goodall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3327680/meeting-giant-hong-kong-remembers-late-wildlife-advocate-jane-goodall?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:29:54 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott While Hong Kong is small considering its population of 7.5 million, with a total area of just 1,114 square kilometres (430 square miles), it is big on biodiversity, with 3,300 species of plants, 55 species of mammals, 200 species of freshwater fish, 116 species of reptiles and amphibians, and more than 580 bird species. People might also be surprised to learn that Hong Kong is home to more than 240 species of butterflies and more than 2,000 species of moths. To give some perspective, England is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3326148/why-hong-kong-butterfly-lovers-paradise-and-where-see-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3326148/why-hong-kong-butterfly-lovers-paradise-and-where-see-them?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:15:07 +0000 Cliff Buddle Cliff Buddle Hong Kong is well-known as a busy and bustling metropolis, with crowded streets, congested roads and tightly-packed skyscrapers. The city’s amazing biodiversity, including many endangered species, is not widely appreciated. But flora and fauna is an integral part of what makes Hong Kong special. The city boasts more than 50 types of land-based mammal, over 130 dragonfly species, and 240 kinds of butterfly. There are 580 bird species, 1,000 types of marine fish and 3,300 species of vascular... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3318872/hong-kong-must-treasure-natural-assets-help-make-it-special?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3318872/hong-kong-must-treasure-natural-assets-help-make-it-special?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:30:09 +0000 Lorraine Chiang Lorraine Chiang A leopard cat rescued after being spotted by hikers is growing stronger and is being prepared to be returned to Hong Kong’s wilderness soon, according to the organisation behind the feline’s rehabilitation. Hikers discovered the animal in a catchwater drain in April and sought help from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), with the cat later sent to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden for care and treatment. “Our rehabilitators worked long hours supporting the cat with its... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3317710/rescued-hong-kong-leopard-cat-growing-stronger-preparing-return-wild?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3317710/rescued-hong-kong-leopard-cat-growing-stronger-preparing-return-wild?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:55:54 +0000 SCMP Reporter SCMP Reporter If the summer heat is getting too much for you, then there is plenty going on indoors in Hong Kong this weekend. Those with an interest in 20th-century Cantonese art should head to the M+ museum to check out an exhibition, while film fans can catch Jurassic World Rebirth – the latest instalment in the dinosaur franchise – in cinemas. For something a little slower-paced, head to a therapeutic plant-based cooking class and lunch on Lamma Island. For something on Hong Kong Island, visit Testina,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3316890/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-july-4-6-including-chicken-feast?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3316890/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-july-4-6-including-chicken-feast?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:51:12 +0000