Hong Kong will slash the quarantine time for cats and dogs imported from mainland China from the current 120 days to 30 next month, amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department revealed on Tuesday that the new rules would take effect on…
The first panda cubs born in Hong Kong will turn 100 days old on November 23 and their Ocean Park home is celebrating by dishing out signature local delicacies such as red eggs and ginger pork knuckles to visitors. Ocean Park announced a “roaring” celebration on Thursday for panda cubs “Elder Sister” and “Younger Brother”,…
Hong Kong will hold a citywide contest next month to name two giant pandas gifted by Beijing before they meet the public in December, the chief executive has said. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday the pair would need 30 days of quarantine upon their arrival and another month to adapt to…