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These can chew through bullet proof vests? | Ep59
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Resembling a tiny volcano, meet the limpet. Limpet teeth, according to the BBC, consist of the strongest biological material ever tested. Yes, that makes them significantly stronger than human teeth and even shark teeth.
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 mind to feast on:
– Why birds don’t lay more eggs when they certainly could
– Banded bullfrogs disturbing residents in Taiwan
– Limpets
– Chimp-loving woman lands herself in prison
The Asia for Animals (AfA) Conference will happen right here in Taiwan from August 25-29, 2025. It is the largest gathering of animal protection organizations in Taiwan. With speakers, panels, and workshops, notable figures from across the world will gather to spread and share knowledge pertaining to animal welfare.
Learn more about the AfA Conference Taipei 2025.
Want to share your own story and have it read on air? Send your story (photos welcome) to tristan@rti.org.tw!
See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!