Anatolian leopard, featured in ancient Turkish sites, captured on camera
Anatolian leopard (Panthera pardus tulliana) is photographed by a camera trap set up in Ankara, Türkiye, November 13, 2024. (Photo via Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Min. - AA)
The Anatolian leopard, depicted in various ancient sites across Türkiye, has once again proven its presence in the country. Captured in high-definition by a camera trap, the image is one of the clearest visuals recorded of this elusive big cat in its natural habitat.
Hidden jewel of Turkish forests caught on camera
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli announced the remarkable footage on social media, sharing his excitement over what he called one of the most vivid images yet of the Anatolian leopard.
In his post, Yumakli stated, “In all its majesty, one of the clearest images to date of our forests’ hidden hero, the Anatolian leopard. We are committed to preserving this precious treasure with all available resources.”
Türkiye’s conservation efforts spotlighted
This rare capture sheds light on the success of Türkiye’s ongoing conservation efforts, underscoring the commitment of government agencies and environmentalists to protect Türkiye’s wildlife.
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