Manisa Memeli Faunası Üzerine Bir Araştırma

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the mammalian fauna in Manisa and the threats on these species. Field studies were carried out for a total of 45 days in 2018 and 2019. As a result of the survey, 36 different terrestrial and inland water mammal species were identified. Among the existing species, it was determined that especially large mammal and carnivorous species such as Golden jackal (Canis aureus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Brown bear (Ursus arctos), Caracal (Caracal caracal), Wild cat (Felis silvestris), Reed cat (Felis chaus), Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), and Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) are under threat. Bat species belonging to the families Rhinolophidae and Vespertilionidae were also found to be under threat. The location and degree of these threats were given and suggestions were proposed to take necessary precautions.