Taiwan to ban 900+ species, including raccoons | Ep28

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The importation of raccoons has already been banned in Taiwan. The proposed ban of ownership has critics questioning the local governments’ ability to monitor and accommodate confiscated animals without sufficient staff. (Photo: Pixabay)

Which animal has been observed as the more aggressive one: lemon sharks or mute swans? The answer is probably not what you think.

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.

On today's menu for your brain to feast on:
 - Ownership of 900+ species to be banned in Taiwan (01:20)
 - Lemon sharks (04:07)
 - "Busking" isn't just for Korean idols (07:19)
 - Best way to teach dogs to sit and lay down (09:45)
 - Will moss save you from getting lost in the forest? (14:10)
 - Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of a special 24-year-old animal (16:30)

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See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!