In Hong Kong, a feral population of yellow-crested cockatoos could be the last hope for the critically endangered species. Researcher Astrid Andersson is on a mission to safeguard the species and protect them from ongoing poaching.
Hong Kong (CNN) — It’s dusk in Hong Kong Park. Taxis screech past on the road outside, the shuffling footfall of commuters meandering home as the leaves rustle in the
In Hong Kong, a feral population of yellow-crested cockatoos could be the last hope for the critically endangered species. Researcher Astrid Andersson is on a mission to safeguard the species and protect them from ongoing poaching.
On Friday’s Backchat, we’re talking about animal protection in Hong Kong.
We will discuss the recent animal abuses cases – is there a rising trend? Is there lack of education among pet owners or the public in general?
We’ll also look at the proposed ban on feral pigeon feeding, which will be discussed in Legco, on Monday.
Under the plan, the penalty for feeding wild animals and feral pigeons will be increased to 100-thousand dollars, with one year’s imprisonment.
And after 9:45am, we hear about the new CLP Clock Tower heritage museum.
9:00am-9:45am: Animal protection
9:00am-9:30am: Dr. Fiona Woodhouse, Deuputy Director (Welfare), SPCA
9:00am-9:30am: Esslin Terrighena, Founder of Tails Lantau
9:00am-9:30am: Narelle Pamuk, Chair and Operator of Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation
9:30am-9:45am: Suet-mei Wong, Conservation Officer, The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
9:30am-9:45am: Dr. Yifu Wang, Postcod Researcher, School of Biologica