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A 'bloodsucking monster' that feeds on fish blood, which once nearly collapsed the fisheries of North America's Great Lakes. Sea lampreys originally lived in the Atlantic Ocean but entered the Great Lakes over 100 years ago through canals dug by humans. They attach themselves to fish with their disc-like mouths full of sharp teeth, then use their tongues to bore into the fish, causing continuous bleeding. In the worst cases, a single lamprey could kill a fish weighing up to 18 kilograms. But facing this invasive species with virtually no natural predators, scientists eventually found a 'targeted weapon' – one that could kill large numbers of lampreys without harming native fish.

Exorcising Ghosts and Capturing Spirits: After the Ghost Gate opens on the 7th lunar month, the City God conducts a night patrol on the first day of the 8th lunar month to bring back "unreturned" spirits who have overstayed their leave to the underworld. Featured Traditional Performances: Includes props like the Book of Life and Death, the Mirror of Karma, and the Oil Pot Hell, along with prisoners parading in handcuffs and shackles to dissuade people from doing evil deeds. Wearing the 'Hang Jia' for Blessings: Believers wear paper 'Hang Jia' ( cangue ) to change their luck, avert disasters, and resolve misfortune. Centennial Gathering: This year, we invite the Zhennan Mother from Tainan's Great Heavenly Queen Palace and the Mazu from Changhua's Nanyao Palace to participate, recreating a grand divine gathering held once a century.

【National Geographic Magazine September 2026 New Issue】 Feature Article | The Message in a Bottle Left by Glaciers in Taiwan: The Giant Salamander The Mysterious Resident of Sky Islands ⛰️ Taiwan's Endemic Giant Salamander A precious relic of the glacial era, the small salamander living on the high-altitude sky islands is a crucial clue to unlocking Taiwan's landscape changes and evolutionary history. Follow the research team deep into the mountains to see how scientists have spent decades deciphering this 'message in a bottle' from millions of years ago. #NationalGeographic #GiantSalamander #EndemicSpecies #Glacier

The Korean sci-fi thriller blockbuster 'HOPE' (HOPE) premiered in Taiwan on September 4, 2026! Directed by Na Hong-jin, the acclaimed director of 'The Wailing,' the film boasts a golden international cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, as well as Hollywood stars Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The American giant salamander, known as a 'living fossil,' inhabits the clear rivers of the Appalachian Mountains, hiding under large rocks during the day and emerging only late at night. Today, they face the threat of habitat degradation. Scientists have discovered that the way to restore their homes might not be to build more facilities, but to remove old dams and let the rivers flow freely again. #DamRemoval #HabitatConservation #Hellbender