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Distribution/Physical Features The animal is said to thrive in forests and hill regions of Aegean , West Mediterranean , East Mediterranean , and East Anatolia . Adults grow from 200-250 cm long. They weigh up to 70 kg. Its lifespan is approximately 20 years. Diet In the wild, the leopard's prey consists of wild ungulates, which include deer, chamois, mountain goats, and occasionally wild boar and birds. Although, domestic livestock counts, as well. Sightings The last official sighting of the Anatolian leopard was in 1974. The animal was killed after an attack to a woman in Bagozu village, 5 km. from Beypazari. It had been proclaimed that it has become extinct. However, it's suggested that there are still 10-15 leopards. In 2001, the animal had been spotted around the Dandi region in East Mediterranean, and around Musikli Brook in East Black Sea. And recently, in 2004, it had been again spotted in Pokut Plateau in East Black Sea. Fortunately, there are several wildlife volunteers, whose works prove assets of these animals and protect them. |
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