Mammal fauna of Ihlara Valley (Aksaray, Turkey)

Abstract

This study was conducted between 2010 and 2011. The goal of study is to identify mammal species in the area and determine factors threatening these species. As a result of field studies, totally 20 species were identified from the orders Eulipotyphla, Chiroptera, Lagomorpha, Rodentia, Carnivora, and Artiodactyla of Mammal class. Factors that threaten mammal species and protective measures were given.