Türkiye impresses with its diversity of fauna. At least 80 thousand different species of animals live in this country, which exceeds the number of animal species in all of Europe. A huge variety of natural landscapes and climatic conditions gave a favorable impetus to the development of a diverse animal world.
Mammals
Leopard
Lynx
Brown bear
Caracal
Red fox
Gray wolf
Red deer
Otter
Badger
Marten
Stoat
Roe
Rabbit
Mountain goat
Asian jackal
Wild donkey
Mouflon
Squirrel
A wild boar
Reed cat
Mongoose
Birds
Partridge
Falcon
Quail
Eagle
Ibis
Pelican
Woodpecker
Bee-eater
Forest hen
Pheasant
Curlew
Bustard
Marine life
Gray dolphin
Dolphin
Anemone
Jellyfish
Cuttlefish
Octopus
Eel fish
Trepang
Carp
Insects and spiders
Tarantula
Scorpion
Tarantula
Wasp
Black Widow
Brown spider
Yellow spider
Spider hunter
Mosquito
Mite
Scalapendra
Reptiles and snakes
Rattlesnake
Gyurza
Yellow-bellied lizard
Amphibians
Toad
Leatherback turtle
Loggerhead
Green sea turtle
Turtle Caretta
Rich and diverse Türkiye has become home to many animal species. A sufficient amount of vegetation and climate make it a favorable country for the development and conservation of many animal species. Also in Turkey there are many national parks that preserve nature in its original form. Turkey itself has become densely populated and popular among European tourists, so in the wild you can find its original character only in remote regions. Türkiye is also rich in dangerous animals, which should be avoided.