Big Wild Cats in North Cyprus

siddika


Joined: 01/02/2012
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 14:55

Hi guys. I remember my father telling me that there used to be large wild mountain cats in his village of Kaleburnu when he was a little boy. they were very illusive and even back then sightings were rare. He believe that they have become extinct now, but I was just wondering if anyone has seen any in the last few years. this theory facisnates me.

dippersgirl



Joined: 04/05/2010
Posts: 795

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 20:27

We go to Kaleburnu sometimes as my friends sister lives there. Her husband and his mother have lived there all their lives. I will ask them. There is also a guy, who has a little folk museum there, now that is a really fascinating place!! His name is Kemal Deveci. He knows everything about Kaleburnu. He speaks Turkish and Greek.

We tried to see if it was possible to organise a Tractor Safari there, but have not finalised it yet. Could organise a guided tour of the area for you with an English/Turkish speaker to help. If you or anybody else is interested, call me on 05338206798

For pictures look here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/karpazsafari/sets/72157628651412017/

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 21:41

Big wild cats still abound in Cyprus. I have two at home who are worse than wild. Livid, as I have put them on a diet.

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 23:27

Sounds to me as if they were "Turkish VAN-Cats" which grow to enormous sizes.



Gerry

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
02/02/2012 10:39

Siddika & Dippersgirl.....Thought you might like to look at this Tribute to the people of Kaleburnu. Nothing about the cats but good photos and music by Ibrahim Tatlises.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5yhrBkQAc - Cached