Amphibians and reptiles often go unnoticed by the general public due to their “unsightly” appearances and secretive nature. Yet, they form an integral part of various ecosystems, performing functions that are beneficial to the ecosystems and to humans. Nevertheless, amphibians and reptiles are experiencing global declines. Hong Kong has a rich diversity of over 100 species of amphibians and reptiles, but a lot of them are under a wide array of threats. This talk will introduce you to the amazing world of amphibians and reptiles, and illustrate their status and conservation in modern Hong Kong.

兩棲爬行動物通常都是被忽視的一群—可能因為牠們長得不太漂亮，又或是因為牠們的生活習性比較隱密。可是，牠們在不同的自然生態系統中都扮演着重要的角色，幫助維持生態平衡，為人類社會帶來益處。不幸的是，牠們正面臨全球性的減少。香港擁有豐富的兩棲爬行動物多樣性（＞100種），但牠們的生存正受到多方面的威脅。這次的講座將會帶你進入有趣的兩棲爬行世界，並講述牠們在現今香港的狀況及保育。