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Çakalburnu Lagoon hosts diverse wildlife in western Türkiye
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (47+ words) akalburnu Lagoon hosts diverse wildlife in western T'rkiye akalburnu Lagoon provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish and other wildlife, serving as a vital year-round ecosystem west of the Inciralt" Urban Forest in the Bal'ova district…...
Oldest known audio of humpback whale song discovered on vintage disc
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (622+ words) A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it's the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale,…...
Warming seas bring rare success for king penguins: Study
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (549+ words) The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that depend on each other " like flowers blooming too early and pollinating bees arriving too late. But researchers have found the…...
Antarctic ice loss raises alarm for emperor penguins’ survival
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (531+ words) Emperor penguins shed all their feathers once a year, a precarious ritual that may have become deadly as climate change pushes them into shrinking patches of Antarctic sea ice, researchers said Wednesday. The flightless birds moult during summer, relying on…...
Antalya Wildlife Park cares for 33 sugar gliders seized in Türkiye
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (302+ words) Thirty-three sugar gliders, confiscated due to illegal sale and possession, are receiving specialized care from veterinarians at the Antalya Wildlife Park. Home to more than 1,500 animals from nearly 130 species, the Antalya Wildlife Park is one of T'rkiye's largest, also serving…...
Injured birds of prey recover, return to wild in eastern Türkiye
2+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) In the Van Lake Basin, eastern T'rkiye, birds of prey injured for various reasons are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Van Y'z'nc' Y'l University (VYY) Wildlife Protection and Rehabilitation Center before being returned to their natural habitats. The Van Lake…...
Injured eagles recover, return to wild in eastern Türkiye's Lake Van
2+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) In the Van Lake Basin, eastern T'rkiye, birds of prey injured for various reasons are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Van Y'z'nc' Y'l University (VYY) Wildlife Protection and Rehabilitation Center before being returned to their natural habitats. The Van Lake…...
Bird habitats flourish as Tuzla Palas Lake recovers in Türkiye
2+ week, 3+ day ago (301+ words) Tuzla Palas Lake, a strictly protected sensitive area in the Sar'o'lan district of Kayseri, central T'rkiye, has expanded to 30 square kilometers (11.58 square miles) following heavy winter snow and recent rainfall, restoring its size for the first time in 41 years. The…...
Friendly squirrels meet locals at Ankara's Seğmenler Park
3+ week, 2+ day ago (39+ words) Friendly squirrels meet locals at Ankara's Se'menler Park Squirrels roam among tree branches and pathways in Se'menler Park, emerging from their nests to forage for food, and occasionally, accepting handouts from visitors, Ankara, T'rkiye, Feb. 24, 2026....
Red panda cubs thrive on new diet at Türkiye’s Bursa Zoo
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (328+ words) Red panda cubs born eight months ago at T'rkiye's Bursa Zoo have started a special diet following four to five months of nursing. Located in the Osmangazi district, Bursa Zoo spans 206,600 square meters and features 11 ponds, 2,000 trees, 50,000 shrubs and 150,000 groundcover…...