The lotus flower is one of the most popular water plants in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's smallest dragonfly, Nannophya pygmaea.

Pencil-thin legged flamingos cool off in Kowloon Park.

The popular home-grown plant Fuschia.

More than 180 local and overseas horticultural organisations from 17 countries take part in the 2004 flower show at Victoria Park.

Many species of crustaceans, mudskippers and other aquatic wildlife are easy prey at low tide for thousands of birds feeding in the muddy mangrove swamps of the Mai Po nature reserve.

Many species of crustaceans, mudskippers and other aquatic wildlife are easy prey at low tide for thousands of birds feeding in the muddy mangrove swamps of the Mai Po nature reserve.

Many species of crustaceans, mudskippers and other aquatic wildlife are easy prey at low tide for thousands of birds feeding in the muddy mangrove swamps of the Mai Po nature reserve.

Hong Kong enjoys a rich diversity of bird life with some 460 different species recorded locally.

Some 20 years ago, Hong Kong was practically devoid of any coral, which had been killed off by agricultural and chemical waste flowing into the waterways. Today, much of the coral and fish have returned and are protected through strict legislation and enforcement.

Some 20 years ago, Hong Kong was practically devoid of any coral, which had been killed off by agricultural and chemical waste flowing into the waterways. Today, much of the coral and fish have returned and are protected through strict legislation and enforcement.

Some 20 years ago, Hong Kong was practically devoid of any coral, which had been killed off by agricultural and chemical waste flowing into the waterways. Today, much of the coral and fish have returned and are protected through strict legislation and enforcement.

Some 20 years ago, Hong Kong was practically devoid of any coral, which had been killed off by agricultural and chemical waste flowing into the waterways. Today, much of the coral and fish have returned and are protected through strict legislation and enforcement.

The fish stocks have improved considerably with cleaner water and artificial reefs made up of lashed car tyres providing an underwater breeding ground for many subtropical species.

The fish stocks have improved considerably with cleaner water and artificial reefs made up of lashed car tyres providing an underwater breeding ground for many subtropical species.

The fish stocks have improved considerably with cleaner water and artificial reefs made up of lashed car tyres providing an underwater breeding ground for many subtropical species.

The Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park is greatly influenced by the Pearl River fresh water run-off where the Chinese White Dolphin is often found .

From Kowloon Peak's crest, keen hikers behold green vistas of craggy mountains and undulating hills.

There are more than 50 beautiful waterfalls throughout Hong Kong.

Mangrove saplings are silhouetted at dusk at Lau Fau Shan.