National Parks Directorate

Police have apprehended five individuals for subjecting an animal to torture prior to its slaughter after a video went viral and sparked a public backlash.

The incident, which occurred at a meat-integrated plant in the northern province of Amasya, led to the suspension of the facility's operations.

A U.S. couple have hunted and killed a mountain goat in the eastern province of Adıyaman after being given permission by the Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate. 

Hunting activities are permitted by the directorate within the scope of hunting tourism in the mountains of Sincik district.