Anthrozoology

Wrestling camels get ready for new season in Bodrum

Bodrum's camels are preparing for the traditional camel wrestling competitions after Dec 14, the coldest time of the year in the regionCamels in the western province of Mu?la's Bodrum district have been preparing for traditional camel wrestling festivities, which are organized in the district in the winter months. This preparation process is known as "havutlama." 

Don’t miss the doggone 5th International Dog Festival! (See video)

The 5th International Dog Festival-Athens 2015 will take place from October 9 to 11 at the renovated “MEC-Mediterranean Exhibition Center” in Paiania (301 Lavriou Avenue). The three-day festival is for pet owners and their furry friends with events aimed at increasing people’s awareness regarding their pets needs.

Runaway Wolf Spotted Inside Zoo in Bulgaria's Blagoevgrad

A female wolf that had sneaked out of her cage in the zoo in Blagoevgrad, in southwestern Bulgaria, has been located inside the zoo, Nova TV reported on Monday.

The eight-month old cub escaped on Sunday when the zoo was full of visitors. Police and teams of firefighters sealed off the area and the visitors left it.

Wolf Flees Zoo in Bulgaria's Blagoevgrad

A wolf fled the zoo in Blagoevgrad, Southwestern Bulgaria, news agencies report.

Visitors were immediately evacuated after staff members noticed the animal's cage was empty. Police and fire brigade teams were sent to the site.

This is the second incident with an animal escaping the zoo, after two bears did the same ten years ago.

'Sivas' named Turkey's nominee for Oscars

Director Kaan Müjdeci?s film ?Sivas? has been selected as Turkey?s nominee for the Best Foreign Film Award at the 88th Academy Awards. 

Set in the steppes of Central Anatolia, the film is a coming-of-age story in which a boy, named Aslan, rescues a wounded Anatolian shepherd in a ditch, after which he forges a strong friendship with the dog.

Demand on rise for Aksaray Malakl?s?

Interest in the Aksaray Malakl?s?, an Anatolian dog breed, has increased after one of these dogs was gifted to President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an during his visit to the central Anatolian province of Aksaray.

Also known as the ?Anatolian lion,? the Aksaray Malakl?s? receives great demand from Turkey and abroad. The puppies of this breed find an owner within a very short time. 

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