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The Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is a species of pelican belonging to the family of large water birds and is classified as threatened. This species is found in certain regions of Europe and Asia, and is particularly observed in wetland areas such as the Kızılırmak Delta Bird Sanctuary in gibi Türkiye. Physical Characteristics The Dalmatian pelican measures on average 160 to 180 cm in length and can reach a wingspan of up to 270 to 320 cm. Its plumage, which appears white and gray during

The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is a marine mammal belonging to the genus Monachus within the superfamily Pinnipedia and is one of the 33 species of flippered seals on Earth. In members of this family, the front flippers are smaller while the hind flippers are larger. The hind flippers cannot be curled under the belly when on land. Therefore, despite being excellent swimmers, they move more slowly on land. The Mediterranean monk seal is generally a large marine mammal, with adult

Coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) is a species of fish that first appeared approximately 400 million years ago and has survived to the present day with minimal morphological changes since prehistoric times. For a long time, it was known only through fossil records and believed to be extinct, until a live specimen was discovered off the coast of South Africa in 1938. This discovery caused great surprise and interest in the scientific community. It sparked debates in the fields of evolutionary biol

Nallıhan Bird Paradise is a wetland ecosystem located within the boundaries of the Nallıhan district in Ankara Province, situated north of the Sarıyar Dam at the confluence of the Aladağ Stream and the dam. This artificial wetland area was formed in 1959 following the commissioning of the Sarıyar Dam. Characterized by diverse habitat types and rich avian diversity, it is recognized as one of Türkiye's significant bird areas. Nallıhan Bird Paradise - (Nallıhan District Governorship) " image-alter

The Bali Myna, also known as the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), is a critically endangered bird species belonging to the family Sturnidae within the order Passeriformes (perching birds). Measuring approximately 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighing around 3 ounces (about 85 grams), this species is notable for its snow-white plumage, black wingtips and tail tips, and distinctive patches of bare blue skin around the eyes. The beak is bluish-gray with a dull yellowish tip. Male individua