Teeth and Claws of Formosan Mammals

The Teeth & Claws of Formosan Mammals touring exhibit was made of sustainable corrugated paper. According to children’s ergonomics, it has incorporated elements of Nature, such as mountains, trees, clouds, and stones, to create a safe environment and immersive atmosphere. There are three areas: Night Forest, Day Forest, and Forest Classroom. I. Night Forest, there are the sounds of animals in the forest at night, and the audience can use a flashlight to find animals. When animals are found, the flashlight's light will activate individual animals' calls.

II. Day Forest, there are the sounds of birds and animals during the daytime in the forest. There are five parts to the Day Forest area. 1. Forest Expedition: A ranger is a person who manages and protects the forests. They must maintain trails, patrol trails to ensure hiker safety, and conduct surveys of wild animals. A forest ranger from the Bunun tribe introduces his granddaughter Jasmine to mammals in Nature, including their feeding habits and foraging methods based on the characteristics of their teeth and limbs. 2. Treasure Hunting: Through the dialogue between grandfather and granddaughter, museum visitors learn how to observe tracks and feces and, from them, infer which animals live nearby. 3. Forest Buffet: Tooth marks animals leave from chewing or biting. They are mainly found on plant materials, such as roots, stalks, leaves, flowers, and fruits, or the remains of animals. 4. Friends Forever: Animals that need protection include the pangolin, the Formosan black bear, and the leopard cat. 5. Formosan Mammals: The exhibition introduces 28 species of Taiwanese mammals. Some of these specimens are specially made for this exhibition. III. Forest Classroom, where parents tell stories to young children, and the audience finds relevant information on their own. Visitors are encouraged to spend time in Nature and increase their awareness of the importance of ecology and the environment to the survival of animals.