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Rare albino bird seen for first time in southern Turkey
A rare albino bird has been spotted for the first time in southern Turkey, the nation's Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry said on March 28.
Poison flows in Ergene River due to industrial waste mixing in Turkey's west
A famous river dubbed the "life source of Thrace" in Turkey's west has been flowing with poison because it has mixed with industrial waste.
The Ergene River, which stems from the Yıldız Mountains and has seven arms, turns into poisonous water five kilometers away from its source after it merges with several other arms of the river.
Bald ibises to have new homes
New shelters are being searched for bald ibises, which live only in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa's Birecik district in Turkey, in a bid to take them under protection as they are at risk of extinction.
Works have been carried out in the Bald Ibis Reproduction Station, established by the Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry in 1977 for the reproduction of these birds.
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Detention warrants issued for over 300 people in Istanbul, Ankara over alleged Gülen links
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul issued detention warrants for 168 people as part of ongoing investigations into the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) on July 21, of which 115 people were detained, while detention warrants were issued in Ankara for another 159 FETÖ-linked suspects on the same day, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
Turkish ministry releases millions of bugs into forests to prevent harmful insects
The Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry has released millions of bugs into forests in a bid to prevent other harmful insects from damaging trees.
Different species of bugs were developed in a total of 51 laboratories formed by the ministry, before around 13 million "terminator bugs" were released into nature, daily Habertürk reported on June 30.
Don't bring 'lost' wild animal cubs to authorities if they aren't injured: Minister
Citizens should not bring "lost" wild animal cubs to the authorities if they are not injured, as their parents may be nearby, Forestry and Water Affairs Minister Veysel Eroğlu has stated.
Road construction plans over flamingo sanctuary in Turkey's west stir debate
Turkish environmentalists have condemned plans to construct a road that will pass through the nature reserve of the Gediz Delta, one of the most important sites for the breeding of flamingoes in the country.
39 pitbulls undergo rehab after being seized in operations in Turkey's Manisa
A total of 39 pitbulls which were used in criminal activity by their owners have been put into a rehabilitation program in the Aegean province of Manisa, Doğan News Agency reported May 30.
The dogs will not be put up for adoption, according to officials from the Temporary Animal Nursery, which is under the control of Manisa Municipality.
Bears tortured to dance rescued, taken under protection in Turkey's Bursa
At least 70 bears which were tortured in the service of a dancing tradition have been taken under protection in a bear shelter with the help of the Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry in the Marmara province of Bursa.
Turkish ministry warns businesses by sea turtle beaches must adhere to rules
The Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry has issued warnings to businesses active in 21 areas where sea turtles nest in Turkey, asking them to follow rules when laying out sunbeds and umbrellas and to turn off their lights at night during spawning season.