At the Ankara Cat Protection, Preservation and Promotion Center, efforts are underway to protect and sustain the purebred Ankara cat through specialized care and breeding, while the cats' daily lives are broadcast live around the clock.
Operated by the Pursaklar Municipality, the center provides special care for purebred Ankara cats recognized by the World Cat Federation.
A close-up shows the distinctive eyes of an Ankara cat, also known as the Turkish Angora, at the Ankara Cat Protection, Preservation and Promotion Center, Ankara, Türkiye, Aug. 5, 2026. (AA Photo)
Known in Europe as the Angora cat, the Ankara cat is distinguished by its unique characteristics and is considered one of the oldest longhaired cat breeds.
The breed, which is considered at risk of disappearing, is kept under protection at the center, where its long, glossy coat is among its most recognizable features.
