4,732 Injured Wild Animals Released Back into Nature
· Milliyet Ekonomi
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that 4,732 wild animals, whose treatments were completed in the first 7 months of 2026, were returned to their natural habitats.
The teams of the Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKMP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry are continuously carrying out wildlife protection and treatment efforts. According to ministry data, 4,732 injured wild animals, whose treatment processes were completed in the first 7 months of 2026, were released back into their natural environments.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, reported that the injured kestrel, nicknamed 'Cesur' (Brave) by children after its treatment, also rejoined the skies. He made the following remarks regarding the efforts:
"We have treated and reunited thousands of our injured animals, like Cesur, with nature. In just the first 7 months of 2026, 4,732 of our living beings found healing in the compassionate hands of our DKMP teams and returned to their homes. We will continue to work with determination to protect our rich biodiversity, maintain the balance of nature, and carry our natural heritage to the future."