Hong Kong - Studying the Big-headed Turtle

I arrived in Hong Kong in the middle of January and spent my time at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. Kurt Buhlmann came over and we helped initiate Kadoorie's radio tracking of the big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum). Although the weather was not very cooperative, we had great fun searching the stream for turtles. I also was able to learn about the wildlife rescue center at Kadoorie and assist with some care and treatment. My time in Hong Kong was not all work and I was fortunate to be there during the Chinese New Year festivities.

Scaling waterfalls	First Platysternon adult	Kurt with the first hatchling
Paul releasing a Platysternon with a radio transmitter	Platysternon hatchling	Amanda with the first female Platysternon capture
Night surveys	The aposmatic coloration of a Hong Kong newt	Lesser spiny frog
Wading through rock pools	Bridge over the stream	At the Kadoorie sign post- 8,050 kms from New York!
Helping to treat Callagur borneoensis with shell rot	A falcon from the raptor rescue center	Time for afternoon exercise for the Peregrine
A view of Hong Kong Island	Hiking Dragon's Back trail	Dragon dance through village
Ugly fruit for Chinese New Year	Chinese New Year Decorations	Massive fireworks!
In the crowd for the fireworks	Relaxing with the dogs	Watch your fingers!

Last Updated 20 Feb 2004

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