What can Taiwan's AI-powered ocean knowledge platform do for diplomatic allies? “AI Blue” makes its first overseas deployment in Palau, Taiwan's strong diplomatic ally since 1999.

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.

In this episode we talk about:
 – AI-powered marine research between Taiwan and Palau
 – Scientist of the week: Dr. Emily King
 – Pheasant-tailed jacana habitat restoration in Taiwan
 – Officials encourage planting cover crops in Taiwan
 – U.S. CDC to phase out experiments with non-human primates
 – Joaquin Phoenix calls for action against animal cruelty in California
 – December is Cat Lovers’ Month
...and so much more.

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!