Istanbul is one of the most famous cities in the world. With a rich history, beautiful architecture and excellent food, this Turkish city has captured the imaginations of travelers for centuries. Istanbul is also famous for its plentiful four-legged residents: cats. The city of Istanbul is chock full of cats, with some estimates putting the […]
THE WARM OF ANGORA GOATS’ WOOL
Until the mid-19th century, the angora goat was to be found only in Central Anatolia, particularly the province of Ankara, transcribed by Europeans from the earlier Turkish form Enguru. The export of these valuable animals having been strictly forbidden for many centuries, Sultan Abdulmecit made a gift of 22 goats to Queen Victoria in the […]
THE BEAUTIFUL CATS FROM VAN IN TURKEY
Every domestic animal has a different characteristic. One of the cats attracting human beings’ attention for centuries, having silky white fur, different colors, perfect hunting abilities and loving to play with water is Van Cat. Domestication of Cats The fossil of ancestor primitive of modern domestic cats can be seen about 12 million years ago. […]