Wolves were roaming in the forests near the capital of Istanbul is great newsaccording to experts, who He says stay of Wild animals are essential for Maintaining the region’s ecological balance.
Ahmet Emre Kutuksu, a specialist veterinarian who works with The Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WWF-Turkey) told Anadolu Agency (AA): “The presence of the wolf fact It is close to big Magnitude like Istanbul is a great pond. No predator is superior to the wolf in This geography. This is the reason for the wolf also It plays a vital role role in Keep the balance there.”
Indicating that wolves are humans also look from time to time, venture inside the city To find food, Kütükçü said: “Now, their living quarters have become so narrow that they have reached city border. Sometimes they are use Cities as corridors. they can pass across the city When moving to another neighborhood environment. Usually, they can pass across the city at night and switch to another life space that it compatible for they.”
Pointing out that wolves prevent the spread of Many infectious diseases among animals, Kotoxo said: “The existence of Wolves, close to a huge city like Istanbul is a great A blessing as it is a protected species in several parts of the world. Moreover, wild animals appear on the city Borders are not threatening to humans, and rarely does a coyote or wolf attack humans.”
Affirming that provocative and disturbing behavior should Kütükçü stated that it is difficult to avoid when encountering wild animals for people To see wolves and those who You see the wolf feels lucky.
The same applies for Lynxes, bears and jackals. Humans are never prey or something to fight against against for these animals. On the contrary, all living things know Humans are a big threat. That’s why they stay away from people as much as possible. They are aware of your presence without you noticing; they move away from the area You inand change path. Just in Sudden confrontations and when the animal is irritated, provoked, or accustomed to yourself with Food, when the animal loses its fear of You, unwanted things can happen.”
On the other hand, Dr. Ugur Zidanli, head of the committee, said of The Nature Conservancy said: “It’s A common The situation to see the animals you must live in Limited area in settlements. the increase in Urbanization means a decrease in natural habitats, leaving fewer habitats for wild animals. Cities offer convenient areas for Some wild animals as a habitat or source of food or protection. If we expand our cities, so do we more You are likely to encounter wild animals in the cities “.
Biodiversity specialist at the Nature Conservation Center, Dr. Mustafa Durmish also Explain that direct connection with Wild animals can pose risk for people. “Many pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses can be transmitted to humans by wild animals. The best-known examples are Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and hantavirus infection, the most well-known one It is corona virus. Humans can kill Wild animals that are believed to be dangerous. Wild animals may also deviate from nature behaviorharms the ecological balance.
