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If the wings of butterflies are famous for their beautiful colors, similar to those of impressionist paintings, the wings of the...

During the early days of the rainy season in Hong Kong, it is inevitable that many flying insects will intrude indoors. Among these bugs,...

In the early summer evenings, if you wander around the streams or ponds, you may encounter small insects with a pair of big orange eyes....

Have you ever seen a walking stick, the common name for the Phasmatodea insects? Chances are that you have encountered the...

Crickets  are small, omnivorous insects found all over the world, including in Hong Kong. Strictly speaking, ‘true crickets’ only refer...

If you ever have the opportunity to hike along streams, it shouldn’t be hard for you to spot a few dragonflies and damselflies hovering...

Freshwater makes up about only 2.5 per cent of all the water on Earth. Freshwater ecosystems are not only essential for our own survival...

You may know the Hermit crabs, the fiddler crabs, the King crab or the spider crabs, but have you heard of the Buddhist crab? With a body...

You are most likely familiar with hermit crabs, living in small shells and carrying their home around. Not all hermit crabs, however,...

“ It is a cockroach! ” I am sure that many of you will think this while looking at the pictures, but don’t get fooled by its appearance!...

Peacock Mantis Shrimp Within the waters of Hong Kong is hidden a furtive shinobi🔪, ready for an ambush in the ocean. It possesses...

Sea spiders are probably one of the most enigmatic aquatic creatures and have remained nearly unchanged for more than 450 million years....

A strange, round, white and hard organism has washed up on the beach. Looking carefully, you may notice a pattern on top of it, like a...

🖌️ Kaloula pulchra (Gray, 1831), the Asiatic painted bullfrog, is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found naturally in Hong Kong and...

You are most certainly all familiar with the terms of frogs and toads. However, do you know how to differentiate them🤔? And did you know...

Mountain streams are an oasis for most animals foraging in the hot summer including people visiting nature; a place where you can feel...

Chameleons are certainly some of the most amazing animals in the world! These highly specialised lizards boast a suite of unique...

Most people enjoy a good play or movie.🍿 While we appreciate the acting of comedians🤡, humans do not have the monopoly of it. Indeed,...

Have you ever dreamed of gliding from one tree to another🌴? If you did, then you may be inspired by the lizard genus 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘰...

The sight of a gecko running on a vertical surface is common in Hong Kong, including within homes. Indeed, many people will welcome this...