The Leopard Cat is a small wild feline that lives in Taiwan's forests. It can reach speeds up to 44 mph and resembles a wild version of a house cat. It was among the first cats to be domesticated in Asia and is now considered a symbol of Taiwan’s native wildlife.

This bear lives in steep mountain areas and mixed forests. Weighing up to 440 pounds, they migrate depending on the season — staying in high mountain areas during summer and moving to lower elevations in winter.

Sika Deer can live up to 25 years. Unlike most deer, they keep their spots into adulthood. Males mark territory using their hooves and antlers, and their unique appearance makes them stand out among Taiwan’s wildlife.

This playful otter can live 11–16 years and grow up to 61 cm. It has brown fur and lives in South Asia. They travel in groups of 12–20, called a raft or a pod, and are known for their strong family bonds.

This small bird lives 6–8 years and is often seen in flocks of up to 100. Its chest has a scale-like feather pattern, and it is commonly found throughout Taiwan in grassy and open areas.

The Chinese Pangolin is critically endangered, with its population dropping 80% in just over two decades. It can live up to 20 years, and its young are called "pangopups." These mammals are covered in protective scales and play a vital role in insect control.

These martens live around 16 years and often hunt in pairs. They are bold and curious animals, unafraid of humans or dogs, and are known to be very trainable. Their golden-yellow throat fur gives them their name.

The only monkey native to Taiwan, the Formosan Rock Macaque has cheek pouches to store food. It can live up to 30 years and is often hunted for food or due to crop damage, despite being protected by law.

This small frog is only found in Taiwan. Females are larger than males and can lay 600 to 2,000 eggs at a time. They are important indicators of clean freshwater environments in mountain regions.

This lizard species is unique to Taiwan. Males are black with yellow spots and stripes, while females are green. Some can grow up to 25 cm in length. They’re usually found in forested areas and rocky terrain.