Mediterranean monk seal

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Latest observation: Reported 13 Sep 2026

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Date: Found 20 Feb 2012

Place: Mordoğan, Karaburun Peninsula, İzmir Mordoğan

Reported: Unidentified Anadolu Ajansı citing SAD-AFAG

Observation: A dead monk seal pup was found near Mordoğan; SAD-AFAG reported gunshot evidence. Its death day was earlier and is unknown. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal