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A staff member feeds common squirrel monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens in Central. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Another monkey dies at Hong Kong zoo, taking total to 10

Nine monkeys that died earlier this week succumbed to melioidosis, an infectious disease that can affect both animals and people.

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Explainer | Hong Kong zoo melioidosis outbreak: what is this disease and how does it spread?

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Hong Kong’s John Lee says monkey deaths ‘must be contained’, vows to uncover cause

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Hong Kong pets welcomed aboard city’s first animal-friendly public bus service

Service considered breakthrough for commuters with animals as pets are typically prohibited from going on MTR trains, public buses and trams.

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The new service currently covers five routes, with one-way trips costing HK$35 for individual travellers with one pet. Photo: Lo Hoi-ying

Helper arrested for alleged cruelty to Hong Kong employer’s dog

Officers are investigating whether the alleged animal abuse was provoked by an argument between the helper and employer, source says.

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Prickly situation as porcupine found hiding in Hong Kong car park

Porcupine found under vehicle in the car park of the C C Wu Building in Wan Chai.

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Hong Kong police tracing suspect who dumped white poodle in rubbish bin

Passer-by discovers white dog, measuring about 30cm, unharmed inside a bin near condominium on Cloud View Road at around 8am on Tuesday.

The white poodle was found in a rubbish bin in North Point by a passer-by, who called the police. Photo: Hong Kong Animal Post

Wild boar killed after Hong Kong taxi runs over pack of hogs in Southern district

Dashcam footage circulating online shows two adult boars and three piglets walking down road before being struck by taxi.

8 out of 10 Hong Kong pet owners say quarantine rules ‘too harsh’: survey

Survey by organisation led by lawmaker Johnny Ng also finds over 90 per cent of pet owners feel waiting times for quarantine spots are too long.

Monitor lizard ‘Aberdeen’, long-time animal ambassador in Hong Kong, dies at 16

Veterinary investigation suggests death may be related to lizard’s age, as centre says species usually lives 10 to 15 years in human care.

Monitor lizard “Aberdeen” escaped from care for nearly two weeks last year. Photo: Sam Tsang

1 of 2 dogs allegedly abused at Hong Kong’s Po Lin Monastery found safe

Buddhist monastery says dog named Sai Mui was discovered on Wednesday afternoon and will be sent for check-up.

Sai Mui was found at noon along a catchwater. Photo: Facebook/ Po Lin Monastery

Opinion | Regulate Hong Kong’s exotic pet trade to stop invasive species

Considering the harm done to biodiversity, authorities should ban the trade of non-native pet species that are invasive, dangerous or difficult to care for.

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Hong Kong monastery suspends staff suspected of kidnapping, abandoning 2 dogs

Protest organised by animal rights activists to demand apology from Po Lin Monastery over alleged mistreatment is cancelled last minute.

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Hong Kong actress turned lawyer doubles reward for clues on 2 missing dogs

Mary Jean Reimer reveals decision via her live-stream show as volunteers press on with finding mongrels allegedly removed from monastery.

Mary Jean Reimer is known for detailing the alleged corruption of an abbess and sham Buddhist monks soliciting donations. Photo: Felix Wong

HK$100,000 reward for clues on 2 dogs possibly snatched from Hong Kong monastery

Volunteers scour Lantau Island for brown-and-black mongrels ‘Dai Mui’ and ‘Sai Mui’, while two kitchen staff arrested for alleged animal cruelty.

A volunteer has offered a HK$100,000 reward for clues leading to the recovery of ‘Dai Mui’ and ‘Sai Mui’, two female brown-and-black mongrels. Photo: Handout

Editorial | Animal welfare is still a work in progress

The arrest of a woman after 32 cats and one dog were found crammed into a public housing flat with poor hygiene has shocked not just pet lovers.

Hong Kong police arrest 2 over suspected abuse of dogs near Buddhist monastery

Pair held over suspected animal cruelty after claims emerge of animals mistreated at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island.

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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park team discovers giant panda An An’s energy-saving habits

Researchers say findings from two-year study on world’s oldest male giant panda in captivity can improve the animals’ ‘exhibit design’.

Giant male panda An An at Ocean Park in 2004. A two-year research was conducted before the bear died in 2022. Photo: Robert Ng

Surge in stray dogs in Hong Kong’s New Territories sparks calls for action

Government urged to implement measures such as setting up animal shelters and relaxing rules for residents to keep pets in rehousing units.

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Brushed feathers and tasty fruit: Hong Kong gives first update on captured emu

‘My favourite thing is to have my feathers brushed by carers and eat very tasty fruit,’ Facebook post says.

Hong Kong to seek whale-watching ban after marine mammal’s death

Mickey Lai, from Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, says authorities should be given more powers to restrict vessel activity.

The carcass of the whale is hauled out of the water. The conservation department hopes to have a concrete plan and timeline on a whale-watching ban by the third quarter of this year. Photo: May Tse

Pet smuggling to Hong Kong may have contributed to increase in abandoned cats

Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals highlights 11 per cent increase in cats handed in, with 767 unwanted pets logged in first six months of year alone.

Smuggled cats crammed into a tiny cage, which can lead to the spread of diseases, the SPCA has warned. Photo: SPCA

Hong Kong man jailed for 4 weeks for ‘worst of its kind’ neglect of pet dog

Court hears man hid dog at industrial unit until it died last November; remains found by security guard who noticed foul smell two months later.

2 Chinese white dolphins wash up dead on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island

Newborn and adult dolphin found in Pui O, with Ocean Park Conservation Foundation to conduct autopsies.

Hong Kong animal shelter applications may be front for other uses: NGO

Liber Research Community study finds 31 of 60 successful applications involve animal shelters that may only exist on paper.

Some operators may be applying for animal shelter applications but using the land for brownfield sites, an NGO has warned. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong scientists join with Ocean Park to save horseshoe crabs with drones, AI

Theme park’s conservation foundation marks International Horseshoe Crab Day with trial project to regularly monitor animals’ natural habitats.

The International Union of Conservation Nature has declared tri-spine horseshoe crabs to be an endangered species and placed them on the organisation’s red list. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong police arrest Mercedes-Benz driver over hit-and-run that killed cat

Online clip shows two men exiting car after collision to inspect cat, getting back into vehicle, then hitting it again after making U-turn.

71 cats found dead after fire at house in Hong Kong’s New Territories

Investigation by Fire Services Department suggests blaze had been caused by short circuit in air-conditioning system.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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