Mammalian Fauna of Samsun, Amasya, Tokat and Eskisehir Provinces and Conversation Status of Species (Classis: Mammalia)

Abstract

In this study, the mammalian fauna of Samsun, Amasya, Tokat and Eskisehir provinces was investigated and their protection status was determined. In 2014-2016, field studies were carried out in Samsun, Amasya, Tokat and Eskisehir provinces. During the field studies, it was utilized from live animal trapping tools, pit traps, phototraps, nest areas, animal feces and traces, and mammalian remains (skull and jaw bones) in pellet contents (owl pellets). As a result of these investigations, 47 mammal species classified in insectivors (Eulipotyphla), rodents (Rodentia), Rabbitish ( Lagomorpha), Carnivors, Even-toed ungulates (Cetartiodactyla) mammal groups were identified for Samsun province, 32 for Amasya province, 49 for Tokat province and 34 for Eskisehir province.