<strong>Hong Kong's biodiversity:</strong> Over 60 species are showcased in a new cartoon map by the World Wildlife Fund-Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's biodiversity: Over 60 species are showcased in a new cartoon map by the World Wildlife Fund-Hong Kong.
WWF Hong Kong
<strong>Giving back:</strong> To create the map, WWF took artist Rohan Chakravarty on a tour of Hong Kong, pointing out animals along the way. The organization wanted to make sure Hong Kong's "flagship" species were included -- the Chinese white dolphin, the Mai Po firefly and the black-faced spoonbill bird -- and let Rohan choose the rest.
Giving back: To create the map, WWF took artist Rohan Chakravarty on a tour of Hong Kong, pointing out animals along the way. The organization wanted to make sure Hong Kong's "flagship" species were included -- the Chinese white dolphin, the Mai Po firefly and the black-faced spoonbill bird -- and let Rohan choose the rest.
Rohan Chakravarty
<strong>Sai Kung:</strong> Delhi-based artist Chakravarty on the Hong Kong tour, checking out Sai Kung, which is home to two country parks. The cartoonist specializes in environmental cartoons and says that since wildlife is his "muse," he wants to give back.
Sai Kung: Delhi-based artist Chakravarty on the Hong Kong tour, checking out Sai Kung, which is home to two country parks. The cartoonist specializes in environmental cartoons and says that since wildlife is his "muse," he wants to give back.
Rohan Chakravarty
<strong>More than skyscrapers: </strong>"When one hears the name Hong Kong, the mind automatically conjures an image of high-rise buildings and the famous harbor skyline," says Chakravarty, who saw newts for the first time on the WWF tour.
More than skyscrapers: "When one hears the name Hong Kong, the mind automatically conjures an image of high-rise buildings and the famous harbor skyline," says Chakravarty, who saw newts for the first time on the WWF tour.
Rohan Chakravarty
<strong>Young leaders: </strong>The map was unveiled in early November at WWF's One Planet Youth Leadership Forum, which brought together youth leaders from Asia and Europe.
Young leaders: The map was unveiled in early November at WWF's One Planet Youth Leadership Forum, which brought together youth leaders from Asia and Europe.
Rohan Chakravarty
<strong>Finding humor in nature: </strong>Chakravarty turned to cartoons after realizing he wasn't enjoying his dentistry studies. After meeting his first tigress in 2005, Chakravarty focused on wildlife-themed cartoons.
Finding humor in nature: Chakravarty turned to cartoons after realizing he wasn't enjoying his dentistry studies. After meeting his first tigress in 2005, Chakravarty focused on wildlife-themed cartoons.
Rohan Chakravarty
<strong>Educating youth: </strong>Chakravarty hopes the map "will make the people of Hong Kong take notice and care more about their natural heritage."
Educating youth: Chakravarty hopes the map "will make the people of Hong Kong take notice and care more about their natural heritage."
Rohan Chakravarty