Turkey

When consumed, these stones end up in the gizzard. While there, the stones turn into gastroliths. This helps turkeys grind food, thereby allowing the rest… Read More »Why Do Turkeys Eat Sand And Gravel?

Camel spiders are not deadly to humans (though their bite is painful), but they are vicious predators that can visit death upon insects, rodents, lizards,… Read More »Can Camel Spiders Hurt You?

If you try to catch a huntsman and it runs towards you, it isn’t attacking. It is trying to get to a safe place, away… Read More »Why Do Huntsman Spiders Run At You?

They will never intentionally run towards you because they’re small and not highly venomous. They can bite you, but they won’t do any harm. “Huntsmen… Read More »Do Huntsman Spiders Jump At You?

Turkey adopted its official name, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, known in English as the Republic of Turkey, upon the declaration of the republic on 29 October 1923.… Read More »What Do Turks Call Their Country?

There is a very low risk of malaria in Turkey and antimalarials are not necessarily recommended. Even though cases of malaria should not be present… Read More »Does Malaria Exist In Turkey?

The Antalya area is also home to several species of spider. Wolf spiders can grow up to around 35mm – that’s just the body. They… Read More »Are There Spiders In Antalya?

In some districts the usual spotted phase of the species is considered harmless, but the “black vipers” or “diamondback blowing vipers” are still believed venomous.… Read More »Is Black Viper Venomous?

By the late 19th century, the Asiatic lion had become extinct in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The last known lion in Iraq was killed on… Read More »Are There Lions In Turkey?

The Anatolian leopard is a big cat that is native to Turkey. Do lions exist in Turkey? By the late 19th century, the Asiatic lion… Read More »Are There Big Cats In Turkey?