WWF-Hong Kong is organising an “I Love Chinese white dolphins” colouring competition for all primary school students in Hong Kong with the aim of raising children’s awareness of Chinese white dolphins and marine conservation, as well as inspiring their creativity.

WWF-Hong Kong is organising an “I Love Chinese white dolphins” colouring competition for all primary school students in Hong Kong with the aim of raising children’s awareness of Chinese white dolphins and marine conservation, as well as inspiring their creativity.

The Chinese white dolphin, which is pink in colour, is a mascot of Hong Kong and was voted as the public’s favourite species in WWF’s “Ocean’s 10” programme. However, the increasing number of infrastructure projects in Hong Kong waters, including the recent proposed airport expansion, poses real threats to the endangered dolphins.

The colouring competition is divided into two groups: Junior (P.1-P.3) and Senior (P.4-P.6). The winner, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up will be chosen by a panel of judges, including WWF representatives and well-known local artist and creative director of Chocolate Rain, Miss Prudence Mak. The public will be able to choose one entry to award with "The Most Popular” prize by voting online on the WWF Kids website. Prize-winners will have a chance to enjoy one free guided tour of the Mai Po Nature Reserve with family and friends, or receive My Baby Tree package and an eco-friendly FSC-certified wooden toy.

Participants can download the colouring sheet from the WWF Kids website (wwf.org.hk/kids) and print it out on recycled paper. Participants can use their art skills and creativity by using any kinds of paints and materials, and then write a blessing message to the dolphins of no more than 100 words. Participants can then submit their work with their personal details by post to WWF-Hong Kong, with “I Love Chinese white dolphins colouring competition” written on the envelope, or e-mail it to kids@wwf.org.hk. The submission deadline is 21 August 2011. Prize-winners will be notified of their prizes in mid-September. The competition result will be released on the WWF Kids website.

WWF Kids is an eco-friendly website run by WWF-Hong Kong specifically for primary school children and parents, and a perfect database for teachers to research Liberal Studies and extracurricular teaching material. Through stories, games and creative interactivities, we hope that children can learn more about Mother Nature and how we must all cherish her. For more information and competition details, please visit: wwf.org.hk/kids.

Profile of the Chinese white dolphin

Species name: Sousa chinensis; common names: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, Chinese white dolphin, pink dolphin.
Average life span: 30 - 40 years
Though it is usually called the Chinese white dolphin, it is not actually white: as a calf, the Chinese white dolphin is grey and turns spotty as it grows older. Its spots then fade away and its skin turns pink when it becomes an adult.
The dolphins are protected under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap 170) and the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plant Ordinance (Cap 586).
The Chinese white dolphin was first recorded in local waters as early as the 1600s. The dolphins’ habitat spans the Pearl River Estuary and is closely associated with the estuarine mixing zone between the river and the ocean. They prefer to stay close to shore and can usually be found in North Lantau waters near Castle Peak, Lung Kwu Chau and Sha Chau Marine Park, Chek Lap Kok, Tai O and southwest Lantau, as well as Soko Islands.
The population inhabiting the Pearl River Estuary, including Hong Kong, is believed to number around 2,500.

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