‘Buffalo mother’ has been guardian to Hong Kong’s wild herd for over a decade
About 12 years ago, a male buffalo with a swollen leg and a misshapen hip joint took shelter at Leung Siu-wah's home on Lantau Island home in Hong Kong. It was a chance encounter, but one that changed her life forever. Leung cared for the wounded animal who she affectionately named Ngau Ngau which means "cow cow" in Chinese. Seeing Ngau Ngau restored to health inspired Leung to travel around the island looking for more wounded buffaloes to treat. Her dedication to the animals has earned the 68…