The Ankara Cat Protection, Preservation and Promotion Center, which operates under the Pursaklar Municipality in Turkey, provides 24/7 live broadcasts of the natural lives of Ankara cats. The stream is accessible via eight different cameras through a dedicated website.
The Ankara cat is one of the oldest long-haired breeds in the world and is currently an endangered species. Known as the 'Angora' cat in Europe, the breed is characterized by its silky long fur and elegant stance.
Number of different countries from which the live broadcast has been watched.
Pursaklar Mayor Ertuğrul Çetin stated that the facility was established to increase awareness of Ankara cats and ensure the continuation of their breed. He noted that the concept for the live broadcast followed the introduction of Ankara cats to foreign delegations during the NATO Summit held in Ankara.
The Ankara cat is one of two endemic cat breeds in Turkey; the other is the Van cat, which lives in the Lake Van basin and is also an endangered species.
