Owl? That’s right! And it’s a unique Collared scops owl of Taiwan At the end of June, Zoo Director discovered the family of owls outside the administrative building
These owls are near the road where zoo employees pass by every day Passerbys look up and try to find the owls Even the busy office workers are crazy about the owls The owls’ presence helps people relax A family of 4, there are 2 adults and 2 owlets Physically, the male and female owls look the same The female Collared scops owl is larger than its male counterpart The owlet has white feathers all over its body To many people, Owls only appear in fairytales Because we try to the preserve natural environment within the zoo, These years, visitors are able to observe more native wildlife in the zoo
Formosan Reeves’ Muntjac, Masked Palm Civet, Formosan ferret-badger, Pangolin, Formosan Giant Flying Squirrel Crested Serpent Eagle, Taiwan Blue Magpie, Bamboo Patridge, and the Mountain Scops owl These animals live in the lowland area The nocturnal Collared Scops owls Hide in the trees during daytime This time, they rest in the trees right outside the office This was the first time zoo employees experienced this situation The owl family had rest near the Administration office for more than two weeks Now, when zoo employees observe this owl family, the owls don’t seem to mind They might as well close their eyes and take a nap
And the appearance of the unique wildlife, Also reminds us about the importance of protecting the environment
