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Türkiye's Deer Breeding Program Boosts Endangered Red Deer

12/27/2025

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In Türkiye, the Bahçeköy Deer Breeding Station has produced 286 endangered red deer, with 212 released into natural habitats.
The program aims to restore populations and protect biodiversity while preserving the deer’s wild characteristics, which complicates veterinary care.
Data will inform a Wildlife Management Plan centered on population recovery and habitat restoration.
The Istanbul Photo Awards exhibition opened in Sakarya, showcasing award-winning photographs from nearly 22,000 submissions.

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Story summary

In Türkiye, the Bahçeköy Deer Breeding Station has produced 286 endangered red deer, with 212 released into natural habitats.
The program aims to restore populations and protect biodiversity while preserving the deer’s wild characteristics, which complicates veterinary care.
Data will inform a Wildlife Management Plan centered on population recovery and habitat restoration.
The Istanbul Photo Awards exhibition opened in Sakarya, showcasing award-winning photographs from nearly 22,000 submissions.