Formosan black bears are getting closer to humans in Taiwan | Ep116

Which of the following was used as currency by people in medieval England, even making it on to some of the family crests?

A) Shells

B) Rats

C) Eels

Keep listening to Formosa Fauna to find out. (Hint! It's not A.)

Formosa Fauna is back this week to entertainingly educate you about animals both in Taiwan and abroad! Spend the next 20 minutes listening to this episode and feeding your noggin with fun facts about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends.

Whether it's Formosan black bears venturing closer towards people, eels being mysterious, 30+ years of observations of Taiwan's marine life becoming available to the public, or construction at the Taichung Port threatening dolphin habitats, this episode is sure to keep your appetite for knowledge satiated.

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See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!