Ankara
The agricultural and Forestry Ministry Has Launched a Conservation for Scorpions in Anatolia, Granting Operational Permits to Dozens of Facilities for the Production of Scorpions, Whose Venom Holds Significant.
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Particularly Noteworthy is the Anatolian Black Scorpion, Scientifically Known As Androctonus Turkiensis, WHich Has Been Documented in International Literature. Due to its venom, this Specials of Great Medical Value and is in High Demand for the Production of Anientom.
The Hotentotta Saulcyi (Commonly Known as the Mardin Scorpion in the Country’s Southeast)
These venomous substances are exported to countryies, Incluting Denmark, The Uk, Germany, India, China, Japan and South Korea.
Following the Publications of the Relevant Regulation, Efforts to Establish Scorpion Production Facilities in Türkiye.
Project Suitability Opinions “for a total of 86 Facilities, Primarily in the Southeastern Provinces of Gaziantep, Mardin and Sanliurfa, AS WELL AS IN THE CAPITY ANKARA, The Southern City of Antalya Country’s East.
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In Recender Years, Bio Criminal Activities Related to the Illicit Collection of Thee Species from Nature and Their Illegal Exports Have Increased Globallly Due to Economic Motives.
As part of the commitment to preserving biodversity, the ministry has been suspended All permits for the Capture of Scorpion Species from the Wild ESKE 2024.
THOSE WHO VIOLATE THIS DIRECTIVE WILL FACE A FINE OF FINE Than 557,000 Turkish Liras ($ 14,680).
“We are resoluly implement and will controlle to inferce measures to safeguard Türkiye’s rare and invaluable biodiversity,” Minister İbrahim Yumaklı Said in a Written Statement.
