
The yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) gets its name from its distinctive yellow eye iris and the bright yellow band extending backward from its eyes; It is the rarest penguin species on the New Zealand mainland, with its range limited to the southern and southeastern coasts of the South Island, Stewart Island, and the Subantarctic Islands, and is strictly confined to quiet coves in slopes and valleys covered with dense vegetation. Estimated at approximately 7,000 individuals in the earl
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Lake Aygır is a maar lake located within the borders of the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis province, on the southern foothills of Mount Süphan. It is approximately 6–8 kilometers from the district center and 130 kilometers from the Bitlis city center. The lake, situated at an altitude of 1942 meters above sea level, was formed as a result of the volcanic activities of Mount Süphan. Formation and Geomorphology Aygır Lake is a typical maar lake. As a result of the blockage of the main cone belonging
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The North Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) is a penguin species that breeds only on seven islands in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and therefore has a limited distribution. These islands include Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Amsterdam and Saint Paul. The main concentration of the global population is observed on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Islands. According to recent global assessments, the total number of individuals is estimated to be approximately 270,000 pairs. When examining curren
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The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a migratory bird species belonging to the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds). It breeds in the western regions of North America and spends the winter months in Mexico and southern California. Weighing an average of 3.4 grams and measuring about 9.5 cm in length, this tiny bird is especially noted for the males’ brilliant orange throat feathers and copper-toned back. It is classified as Near Threatened (NT) by the International Union for Conservation o
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The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest penguin species after the emperor penguin and breeds in dense colonies on sub-Antarctic islands in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Its life cycle is characterised by a unique breeding period lasting approximately 14–16 months; therefore, pairs can only raise one chick per year. Despite regional pressures from seal hunting and fishing for the fur trade in the early 20th century, the total population of the species is now in th
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The chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar) is a bird species belonging to the Phasianidae family, widely found in the mountainous and semi-arid regions of the Palearctic zone. This species can be observed naturally in almost every region of Türkiye and inhabits a vast geographical range extending from the Middle East to Central Asia and from the Balkans to the Himalayas. Topics such as hunting, genetic diversity, and habitat use are important research areas for understanding the ecological and biol
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Malus sieversii is a tree species in the Rosaceae family that is believed to be the primary ancestor of domesticated apples (commercial apple varieties). This wild relative, which is of global importance as a genetic resource, is threatened in the wild, and its populations are rapidly declining. Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution Malus sieversii is taxonomically placed in the Plantae kingdom, Rosaceae family. The scientific name for this species is Malus sieversii M.Roem. The species is native
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The pampas cat (Leopardus colocolo) is a small cat species widely distributed outside the moist woodlands of South America and associated with more open habitats. Although named after the Argentine steppe, it can inhabit a variety of environments, from dry scrub and grasslands to dry forests, marshy wetlands, and rocky areas. Morphological Features The pampas cat's coat color ranges from black to yellow and light grayish-brown. Individuals living in the Andes are generally gray with reddish stre
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İnKöken Arapça "dişledi, kemirdi, kırptı" manalarına gelen ḳaraḍa (قرض) fiilinden türetilmiştir. Kelime, bu kökün yedinci babı olan infiˁāl vezninde; "aşınma, yıpranma, kırpılma" anlamlarını karşılayan inḳirāḍ (انقراض) sözcüğünden Türkçeye intikal etmiştir. Kelimenin semantik kökeninde yatan "kemirilme" ve "yıpranma" eylemleri, zamanla bir varlığın veya topluluğun tedricen tükenerek yok olması anlamını beslemiştir. Türk literatüründeki tespit edilen en eski kayıtlarına 15. yüzyıl sonunda Neşrî’nin
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Altın yağmurcun (Pluvialis apricaria), yağmurcungiller (Charadriidae) familyasına ait, orta boylu, ince gagalı ve zarif yapılı bir kıyı kuşudur. Üreme döneminde alt kısmı siyah, üst tarafı altın sarısı beneklidir; kış döneminde ise daha soluk renklere sahip olup alt kısımdaki siyahlık kaybolur. Uçuş sırasında beyaz kanat altı ile koyu alt tarafı arasında belirgin bir kontrast görülür. Taksonomi Altın yağmurcun, Aves sınıfına ait bir kuş türüdür ve Charadriidae (yağmurcungiller) familyası içinde
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