Ahmet Emre Kütükçü
Istanbul's marten population rises after hedgehog boom
Many martens have been seen on the streets of Istanbul after a recent hedgehog boom, daily Habertürk reported on Aug. 16.
A veterinarian specializing in wild animals, Ahmet Emre Kütükçü, said they have started to find a number of baby martens in Istanbul's Fatih and Beyoğlu districts.
Istanbul's hedgehog population booming as a result of construction projects: Experts
Experts believe that hedgehogs have become more visible in Istanbul's streets as a result of ongoing urban construction projects in the province, daily Habertürk reported on Aug. 9.