Huge Numbers of Shark Fins Harvested in Taiwan
Critter News
JUNE 20, 2011
A local group claims Taiwan kills up to 3.86 million sharks each year for their fins.
Critter News
JUNE 20, 2011
A local group claims Taiwan kills up to 3.86 million sharks each year for their fins.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
On one occasion we were able to identify an individual Little Tern that had arrived in Broome from Taiwan at this time of year. The population of Little Tern that visit from Asia breed in Asia and visit Australia in their non-breeding months.
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10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
I agree with eBird that the Asian Glossy Starling is “fierce-looking” Appropriately, it is an invasive species in places such as Taiwan, where some papers recommend reducing the population.
Critter News
AUGUST 17, 2010
A private zoo operator in Taiwan cross-bred lions and tigers, resulting in three "liger" cubs. From Focus Taiwan. The Environmental and Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) said Huang, who possesses an array of wildlife, should be dealt with harshly to deter others from copying the behavior.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A 2004 paper looking at the conflict between this owl and cold-water fish farmers in Taiwan found that owls were an issue at a quarter of the farms observed. From the restaurant roof, the owl presumably selects its dinner before swooping down and grabbing it without any help from the restaurant staff.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 3, 2012
A songbird was found on a flight between Taiwan and Los Angeles and authorities believed it escaped from the custody of someone trying to smuggle it. The bird was not identified to species, which is kind of frustrating.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 19, 2024
Range: Steller’s sea eagles are endemic to coastal northeastern Asia, inhabiting regions in Russia, Korea, Japan, mainland China, and Taiwan. Weight: 14 to 21 pounds (6.4 kilograms). They are rare visitors to Alaska.
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