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Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate
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Mediterranean sea turtle and seal protection
19 clusters · 43 sources · last updated
Latest: Antalya sea turtle conservation efforts conclude seasonal monitoring
Protection measures for Mediterranean marine turtles have intensified throughout the region. Since May 2026, Turkish authorities have designated a coastal cave in Kemer as a protected breeding site for the endangered Med
Brown bear encounters in Turkey
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Brown bear enters courtyard in Sarıkamış, trapping resident in vehicle
Reports from Turkey indicate increasing instances of brown bears descending from their natural habitats into residential areas, often in search of food. In the Çaykara district of Trabzon, residents successfully rescued
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Tunceli authorities fine three individuals for illegal harvesting of endemic garlic
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