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Toros Frog (Rana holtzi) is an endemic frog species found only in Türkiye, belonging to the family Ranidae. It is observed exclusively in the glacial lakes within the boundaries of the Bolkar Mountains in the Ulukışla district of Niğde. First introduced to the scientific community approximately 150 years ago, this species has been under international protection since the signing of the Bern Convention in 1984.Toros Frog (District Governorship of Ulukışla, Republic of Türkiye)" image-alternate=""

Van Lake Pearl Roach is an endemic fish species found naturally only in the Van Lake basin. This species, scientifically named Alburnus tarichi, belongs to the Cyprinidae (carp family) and has been registered with a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.Product Description and Distinctive CharacteristicsThe Van Lake Pearl Roach is a fish with a fusiform (spindle-shaped), slender and elongated body, a scaleless head, and a body covered with small cycloid scales. Its

The Bolkar Mountains, formerly known as the Bulgar Mountains, are a large tectonic mountain range located in southern Türkiye, spanning the provinces of Konya, Niğde, and Mersin (İçel). These mountains, situated in the Central Taurus region of the Taurus Mountains system, hold great geographical, ecological, and cultural significance. Their highest peak, Medetsiz, reaches 3,524 meters. This peak is located approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Ulukışla district. As it rises on a large mountai

The Kazdağı Fir, scientifically known as Abies nordmanniana subsp. equi-trojani, is an endemic subspecies of fir native exclusively to Türkiye and belonging to the pine family (Pinaceae). It has been classified as Endangered (EN) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Taxonomy and NomenclatureThe scientific classification of the Kazdağı Fir has undergone a complex history. Initially, it was mistaken for a variety of a different species, the European Silver Fir (Abies alba),

Keltepe Crocus (Crocus keltepensis) is an endemic species of the Iridaceae family, described from the Kartepe region (formerly Keltepe) in Kocaeli Province in northwestern Türkiye. This bulbous geophyte belongs to the group of crocuses that bloom in spring. The species holds scientific importance due to its limited distribution, distinct morphological characteristics, and known existence from only a single population.Systematic PositionThe genus Crocus Linnaeus (1753) encompasses over 200 specie

Sülüklü Göl Tabiat Parkı is a nature park located within the boundaries of the Mudurnu district of Bolu Province, Türkiye. It is approximately 50 kilometers from the Mudurnu district center and 85 kilometers from Bolu city. The area can also be reached via the Ankara–Beypazarı–Nallıhan–Mudurnu route. The lake, situated at an elevation of about 1050 meters, covers an area of 6 hectares.Formation and Geological StructureSülüklü Göl was formed approximately 300 years ago (in 1702–1703) when a lands

Mount Süphan, rising between Adilcevaz, Erciş and Patnos to the north of Lake Van, is the third highest mountain in Türkiye. With an elevation of 4058 metres, it ranks second among volcanic mountains after Mount Ağrı. This mountain is an important natural area both for its landscape and the biodiversity it supports, and it is also one of the premier destinations for mountaineering and outdoor sports.Where Is It Located?Mount Süphan lies at the borders of the provinces of Bitlis, Ağrı and Muş. It

Socotra Island is the largest of the Socotra Archipelago, located at the intersection of the northwestern Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, consisting of four main islands and two rocky islets. Strategically positioned south of mainland Yemen and east of the Horn of Africa, the island has hosted one of the planet’s most unique and undisturbed ecosystems due to its millions of years of isolation. Owing to its high proportion of endemic species, the area was inscribed on the UNES

Fuzzy Bellflower, with the scientific name Campanula tomentosa Lam., is a perennial, herbaceous plant species belonging to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). It is one of the rare and endemic species specific to the flora of Türkiye. It is distinguished by its fuzzy and dense stem, purple-blue-toned bell-shaped flowers, and characteristic vegetation. The leaves and stems of the plant are covered with dense hairs; this feature contributes to both its naming and its adaptation to arid environm

Karagöl is a natural glacial lake located within the borders of Ulukışla district of Niğde province, in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye. It is situated on the Bolkar Mountains in the Central Taurus Mountains, at an altitude of approximately 2,650 meters. The lake, which has an area of approximately 60 hectares, has a deepest point of around 12 meters.Geographical and Ecological FeaturesKaragöl, within the impressive landscape of the Bolkar Mountains at the intersection of Niğde, Adana, Me