15 Animals You May Not Know Live In Turkey

Different conditions in different parts of the world force the creatures living there to adapt, and by this means, those living things regional as a place in our memory. polar bears and meerkats We can give this as an example.

At this point our thanks to its location it offers The habitat stands out with its diversity compared to places such as the arctic or desert. This makes it possible for many more creatures to exist in our country, where all four seasons are experienced. We have seen many of these animals on television screens or on the Internet. But actually next to you Do you know what they might be? Let’s take a closer look at the extraordinary animals living in our country.

15 Animals You May Not Know Live In Turkey

The Zeytuni Middle Eastern Tarantula, which can reach 9.5 centimeters in females:

• inhabited areas: Southern region. Mainly Adana, Hatay and Mersin

The Desert cobra, which is quite dangerous, although its neck does not open to both sides like other cobras:

• inhabited areas: Around Şanlıurfa, arid regions

We can say that it looks quite elegant: Striped hyena

• inhabited areas: Mediterranean, Aegean, Southeastern Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia regions

Desert varnish that is not aggressive or poisonous despite its appearance

• inhabited areas: Southeastern Anatolia Region

Despite its weight and size, the Griffon vulture can move very fast in the sky:

• inhabited areas: Mediterranean, East Anatolian mountains and Aegean

An endangered species: Mediterranean monk seal

• inhabited areas: Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean Regions

The Arabian Hare that jumps like a kangaroo and hunts at night

• inhabited areas: Central Anatolia, Western Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia Regions

Contrary to popular belief, although it cannot throw its spines, the porcupine can make them upright to scare the opponent.

• inhabited areas: Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Regions

Caracal, which, like other big cat breeds, has made hunting an art and can be easily tamed (Don’t try it anyway):

• inhabited areas: Regions other than Eastern Anatolia, Eastern Black Sea and Thrace

Another endangered species, the Bustard:

• inhabited areas: Central Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia Regions, mainly Mus Plain

It is known that there are only a few in our country, it is a mystery that their numbers will not increase anymore: Leopard

• inhabited areas: East, Southeast, Mediterranean and Black Sea Regions

Bearded vulture with a wingspan of between 230 and 280 centimeters:

• inhabited areas: Taurus Mountains, Eastern Anatolian mountains

It hunts alone, lives alone, and even after mating it is on its way: the reed cat

• inhabited areas: Central Anatolia and Mediterranean Region

It is true that it looks quite beautiful to the eye. But as you get closer to her, the beauty in question can turn into brutality: Lynx

• inhabited areas: Black Sea, Central Anatolia, Aegean, Southeastern Anatolia and Mediterranean Regions

The largest of the four vulture species in our country: Black vulture

• inhabited areas: Western Black Sea, Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia Regions

Bonus: The Little Vulture, which mostly feeds on leftovers or waste food from other vultures

• inhabited areas: Western Black Sea, Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia Regions

We have come to the end of our list of 15 animals that you may not know live in Turkey. In addition to the list, if there are creatures you want to share, you can specify them in the comment section.

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