Turkey’s on the crossroad of Europe and Asia. That’s why you can

find various kinds of animals in nature.

Different climate and flora are important factors in that diversity.

Here we will just give information about four of them.

SIVAS KANGAL

The Kangal is a guardian dog, originating from the Kangal district

in Sivas Province of Turkey.

The Sivas Kangal Dog's protectiveness, loyalty and gentleness with

small children and animals has led to its growing popularity as a

guardian for families as well.

ANATOLIAN LEOPARD

The Anatolian leopard was a distinct leopard subspecies native to southwestern Turkey.

Today they still live in our country but they are about tobecome extinct.

It is believed to be one of the most endangered mammals

in the world.

The species has gone extinct in the Sea of Marmara due to

pollution and heavy ship traffic from the Dardanelles and

the Bosphorus.

Nowadays, its entire population is estimated to be less than

600 individuals.

They live in caves and rocks .

MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL

The Northern Bald Ibis is a migratory bird found in barren, semi-

desert or rocky habitats.

In Turkey they live in Birecik Şanlıurfa. The Turkish

populatcison is now numbers around 100.

They can feed on any available animal including insects,

scorpions,lizards and snakes. It will also feed on berries,plants.

NORTHERN BALD IBIS