HONG KONG TREES AND FAUNA
More detailed information on local fauna can be obtained from the University's Department of Biology or through the Hong Kong Biological Circle. The latter, having a membership of about 30, is primarily concerned in encouraging the study of biology, parti- cularly in respect of the Colony. Regular lectures and field outings are arranged, and those interested in natural history are especially encouraged.
Animals recorded for the first time during 1952 include 10 species or subspecies of birds, a blind snake (Typhlops albiceps), and approximately 20 butterflies. The birds are: the Turnstone, Eastern Grey Sandpiper, Little Whimbrel, Temminck's Stint, Grey Lapwing, Eastern Little Ringed Plover, Gull-billed Tern, Lesser Chinese Cuckoo, Eastern Great Grey Shrike and Eastern Merlin. A small frog, belonging to the genus Philautus and discovered by Mr. J. D. Romer during the year, is new to Science.
A butterfly of particular interest is a form of Papilio œacus, first recorded by Mr. J. L. P. Wallis, who took a specimen in April, 1952, following which several more were taken during the summer. The wing-span of this magnificent insect is over 5 inches.
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