Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protection

Hong Kong's forests are home to a richer biodiversity than previously understood, with experts discovering new reptile and insect species alongside migratory birds. Conservationists are urging authorities to create a "red list" to protect vulnerable local species, a measure that has been pending since 2014. This call for a conservation list was made on National Ecology Day. Gary Ades, head of fauna conservation at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, described these recent discoveries as positive indicators of the city's wildlife richness.