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Formosa Fauna

Spend 20 minutes feeding your mind with knowledge about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends! Formosa Fauna aims to entertainingly educate listeners about animals both in Taiwan and abroad while also inspiring them to take action and get involved. Formosa Fauna hopes to connect the world through humanity’s innate curiosity for the unknown and love for animals. Join Tristan Hilderbrand for Formosa Fauna on Fridays!If you have a story or photo you want featured

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Flightless bird or breeding mishap? | Ep9

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/29

What animals come to mind when you hear "flightless birds?" If chickens are one of them, you may be wrong. Bird-window collision researcher Ginny Hsieh started on her animal conservation and research journey by taking on taxidermy at a museum. Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunawhere we search for the origin of Ginny's passion for birds and imagine how taxidermy could give a second life to the flightless, fallen birds. Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or

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Bird-window collisions in Taiwan: A serious issue...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/22

In the United States bird-window collisions can decimate up to 9% of the bird population annually. Taiwan is part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of the world's longest flyways of migratory birds. Are bird-window collisions just as much of a problem here? Can the same solutions be copy-pasted? Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunaso you can learn all about bird-window collisions with guest Ginny Hsieh. Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or fun factsto

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Bird-window collisions in Taiwan: A serious issue...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/22

In the United States bird-window collisions can decimate up to 9% of the bird population annually. Taiwan is part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of the world's longest flyways of migratory birds. Are bird-window collisions just as much of a problem here? Can the same solutions be copy-pasted?Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunaso you can learn all about bird-window collisions with guest Ginny Hsieh. Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or fun factsto

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Goats most effective way to clear farmland | Ep7

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/15

Did you know that one of the most cost-effective ways to clear farmland is to employ a flock of goats?Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunaso you can learn all about the jobs goats take, and how much it costs to rent them. This week's episode is also full of pangolin sightings, dead fish, and the second half of Manly's story (listener submission).Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or fun factsto tristan@rti.org.tw!Every Friday is Formosa Fauna Friday!

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Goats most effective way to clear farmland | Ep7

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/15

Did you know that one of the most cost-effective ways to clear farmland is to employ a flock of goats? Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunaso you can learn all about the jobs goats take, and how much it costs to rent them. This week's episode is also full of pangolin sightings, dead fish, and the second half of Manly's story (listener submission). Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or fun factsto tristan@rti.org.tw! Every Friday is Formosa Fauna Friday!

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Taiwanese crabs that live on land! | Ep6

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/08

Terrestrial crabs are lineages of crabs that have evolved to live predominantly on land. Taiwan is home to six species of terrestrial crabs! We finally have thefirstqualifying listener submission! Congratulations on your new box of animal-centric merchandise.In this episode ofFormosa Fauna:- Terrestrial crabs-Qatar Airways' new state-of-the-art pet handling services- Caring for pets and animals in the heat-Carol the Senegalese Parrot - listener submission-Manly's servant - listener submission Send

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Taiwanese crabs that live on land! | Ep6

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/08

Terrestrial crabs are lineages of crabs that have evolved to live predominantly on land. Taiwan is home to six species of terrestrial crabs! We finally have thefirstqualifying listener submission! Congratulations on your new box of animal-centric merchandise. In this episode ofFormosa Fauna: - Terrestrial crabs -Qatar Airways' new state-of-the-art pet handling services - Caring for pets and animals in the heat -Carol the Senegalese Parrot - listener submission -Manly's servant - listener

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International Cat Day is upon us! TNR no longer...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/07

There are an estimated 600 million cats worldwide, 220 million of which are house cats, and 480 million of which are stray or feral!As International Cat Day approaches us on August 2, how will you be celebrating?Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunaso you can learn all about the new initiative replacing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in Taiwan: Trap-Neuter-Shelter-Adopt (TNSA)!Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or fun factsto tristan@rti.org.tw!Every Friday is Formosa Fauna Friday!

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International Cat Day is upon us! TNR no longer...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/08/07

There are an estimated 600 million cats worldwide, 220 million of which are house cats, and 480 million of which are stray or feral!As International Cat Day approaches us on August 2, how will you be celebrating? Listen to this episode ofFormosa Faunaso you can learn all about the new initiative replacing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in Taiwan: Trap-Neuter-Shelter-Adopt (TNSA)! Send in your own animal stories, photos, questions, or fun factsto tristan@rti.org.tw! Every Friday is Formosa Fauna

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Origins of the dragon: What animals inspired its...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/25

Dragons are very animal-like, and were perhaps inspired by a couple of real-life animals. Can you guess which ones?In this episode Tristan talks dragons, Taiwanese pangolins, and dogs.We also share a beautifully written submission from listener Sherry about her Boston Terriers (pictured below). Thank you for your submission, Sherry!Feel free to send your animal-related stories and photos to tristan@rti.org.tw so you can be a part of our program as well! Join us next time onFormosa Fauna!

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Origins of the dragon: What animals inspired its...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/25

Dragons are very animal-like, and were perhaps inspired by a couple of real-life animals. Can you guess which ones? In this episode Tristan talks dragons, Taiwanese pangolins, and dogs. We also share a beautifully written submission from listener Sherry about her Boston Terriers (pictured below). Thank you for your submission, Sherry! Feel free to send your animal-related stories and photos to tristan@rti.org.tw so you can be a part of our program as well! Join us next time onFormosa

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Are corals plants, animals, or rocks? | Ep3

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/18

Coral reefs harbor many marine creatures. All sorts of marine life inhabit, breed, feed, and hide from enemies in coral reefs. Taiwan's coral reef communities make up one-third of the world's variety of species. Of the 700 species of stony corals on the planet, 250 can be found along Taiwan's coast! Listen to this episode of Formosa Fauna so you can get to know coral reefs starting fromthe basics! Next time, you'll be able to confidently answer the question: Are corals plants,

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Are corals plants, animals, or rocks? | Ep3

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2024/07/18

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Humans are only the second deadliest animals in the...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/11

Rat Catcher's Day is upon us! The July 22 holiday stems fromGerman folklore.While some cities deem rats "public enemy number one," they do make great pets and have contributed significantly to scientific research. One study has even revealed that rats can recognize when movies have rats in them!By the way, did you know that Taiwan's infamous "little black mosquitoes" (小黑蚊) aren't mosquitoes at all? Listen to this episode to find out what they really are!Every Friday is Formosa Fauna Friday!

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Humans are only the second deadliest animals in the...

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/11

Rat Catcher's Day is upon us! The July 22 holiday stems fromGerman folklore. While some cities deem rats "public enemy number one," they do make great pets and have contributed significantly to scientific research. One study has even revealed that rats can recognize when movies have rats in them! By the way, did you know that Taiwan's infamous "little black mosquitoes" (小黑蚊) aren't mosquitoes at all? Listen to this episode to find out what they really are! Every

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Taiwan's only remaining endemic cat species | Ep1

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/05

In the very first episode of Formosa Fauna, Tristan dives into the meaning and historybehind "Formosa,” which dates back to 1517, and outlines what the program will be all about. This episode is dedicated to the (arguably very adorable) leopard cat.While similar in size and weight to the domestic cat, leopard cats stand out due to their rounded ears, spotted patterns, and white splotches behind the ears. What else will you learn in this episode? Dive in to find out. Stick around to the

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Taiwan's only remaining endemic cat species | Ep1

Formosa Fauna ·

2024/07/05

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