Meet the free inhabitants of nature and protect them.
From forests to mountains, wetlands to seas: the habitats, behaviour and conservation status of wild animals, checked against reliable sources.
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PredatorsWolves, bears, big cats and more.Explore
HerbivoresPlant-eating mammals, from elephants to deer.Explore
BirdsThe free inhabitants of the sky.Explore
Reptiles and amphibiansAnimals adapted to harsh conditions.Explore
Marine lifeThe fascinating world of the oceans.Explore
PrimatesGorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans.Explore
Small mammalsHedgehogs, squirrels, raccoons and more.Explore
Insects and invertebratesButterflies, insects and more.ExplorePopular wild animals
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PredatorsWolfThe ancestor of the domestic dog, the wolf is a highly intelligent predator that lives with strong family bonds. It lives across much of the Northern Hemisphere, including Tรผrkiye.
BirdsWhite storkKnown as a herald of spring, the white stork migrates thousands of kilometres between Africa and Europe every year. Tรผrkiye lies at a key point on the stork's migration route.
PredatorsBrown bearThe world's most widespread bear, the brown bear also lives in Tรผrkiye's mountain forests. Despite its powerful look, it is an omnivore whose diet includes a lot of plants, fruit and roots.
Reptiles and amphibiansLoggerhead sea turtleKnown for its big head and strong jaws, the loggerhead sea turtle nests on beaches along Tรผrkiye's Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. ฤฐztuzu beach at Dalyan is one of its best-known nesting sites.
BirdsEurasian eagle-owlOne of the world's largest owls, the Eurasian eagle-owl is known for its orange eyes and ear-like tufts. It lives in rocky and mountainous areas of Tรผrkiye.Wildlife in Tรผrkiye
Animals that live in Tรผrkiye's nature or visit its coasts.
Eurasian lynxKnown for the black tufts on its ears and its short tail, the Eurasian lynx is the forest's hidden hunter. In Tรผrkiye it lives in the forests of the eastern Black Sea region and eastern Anatolia.
Greater flamingoWith pink feathers, long legs and a bent beak, the greater flamingo is the most striking bird of shallow salt lakes. Tรผrkiye's Lake Tuz is one of the world's important flamingo breeding sites.
Bottlenose dolphinKnown for its intelligence, playfulness and strong social bonds, the bottlenose dolphin lives in warm and temperate seas around the world. It is one of the most familiar dolphins and can also be seen off Tรผrkiye's coasts.
Fire salamanderWith its bright yellow-and-black pattern, the fire salamander lives in the damp, cool corners of European forests. Its vivid colours warn predators about the toxic substances in its skin.
Red squirrelKnown for its tufted ears and bushy tail, the red squirrel lives in the forests of Europe and Asia. The seeds it forgets after storing them for winter help new trees grow.All animals in this section
The complete list, by group.
Predators
11
Herbivores
10
Primates
3
Small mammals
4
Birds
9
Reptiles and amphibians
7
Marine life
8
Insects and invertebrates
3
Respect for nature, stronger tomorrows
Protecting wildlife is everyone's responsibility.
If you find an injured or young wild animal, don't touch it; inform your local wildlife authority. More knowledge, more awareness.
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