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Ogurlu, I.; Gundogdu, E.; Yildirim, I.C.
Population status of jungle cat (Felis chaus) in Egirdir lake, Turkey
2010 Journal of Environmental Biology (31): 179-183
This study has been conducted between years 2002-2008 in nearby Egirdir lake, which is acknowledged to be amongst the biggest fresh water lakes in Turkey. Within the scope of this study, observations have been made on one of the cat species common in Turkey, Jungle Cat _Felis chaus_, its biology, distribution, population size, behavior and food in their habitat as well as problems concerning its conservation. The findings have been compared to previous data set worldwide. Besides, the status of this species in Turkey has been briefly referred.
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