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In nature, things are not always what they seem.🔍 Take the Paradise Fishes for instance. These fishes are found in freshwater systems,...

One highlight of our skeleton specimens is the enormous skull💀 of a #Humphead_Wrasse (𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 (Rüppell,...

The blue-barred parrotfish, 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘣𝘣𝘢𝘯 (Forsskål, 1775) is a species of parrotfish (Scaridae family) present...

The Pixar animated movie “Finding Nemo” has become a classic that has given anemonefishes global recognition. Let’s see here if we can...

Lurking under the depths of Hong Kong’s waters, a grouper-like yellow fish is patrolling around the corals and rocks, it is...

When we think of other animals, we often refer to species that have a rather similar body plan as us, or in other terms that look like...

Some fishes are more eye-catching than others, and today’s species will probably get your attention. 👀✨ The clown triggerfish,...

Some tropical and subtropical coral reefs are home to a rather strange fish. A fearless species that does not escape🏃 when facing danger...

We tend to perceive and describe our surrounding environment thanks to visual and audio cues, however many species rely on very different...

When the #AustralianLungfish (𝘕𝘦𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪 (Krefft, 1870)) was described in the late 19th century, it was...

Vampires🧛, the mythical creatures roaming in darkness sucking blood, are horrifying yet so popular in books, movies and video games. You...

Birds of prey are, in many cultures, perceived as majestic creatures that rule the sky🦅 and a symbol of strength, power, and freedom due...

We sometimes describe chubby legs as “elephant legs”. In nature, #ElephantBirds (Family Aepyornithidae) are also named for their massive...

It is believed that Helmeted Hornbill (𝘙𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘹 𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘭 (Forster, 1781)) should be one of the birds that bird watchers want...

The spotted dove, 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 (Scopoli, 1786), is a common bird species in Hong Kong. In fact you might often...

From hardy cliff dwellers to darling pets to the ancestor of emails✉️, and now a reviled pest, the feral pigeon🕊️, 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢...

Small birds are often perceived as insect or fruit eaters, and less so like some of their past dinosaur ancestors, as predators of other...

Crows and several other species belonging to the Corvidae family are famous for their intelligence within birds, with individuals from...

Who are these new bird species visiting Hong Kong during the dry season?🦅 These species are migrating species establishing themselves...

Have you ever noticed we tend to classify people using animal metaphors? A ‘night owl' for instance is usually used to describe someone...