Japanese rhinoceros beetle craze | Ep50

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While this beetle looks very similar, expert eyes may be able to tell that it's not exactly a Japanese rhinoceros beetle. (Photo: Clément Gado on Pexels)

Could such a fierce looking beetle be edible? It's not just edible, it's nutritious!

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:
 – Japanese rhinoceros beetles in Taiwan
 – Florida has more alligators than Hsinchu has people
 – Tragic Formosan black bear cub death
 – Use of clickers in dog training
 – How an island that rains so much lacks water

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!