Van research center calms cats in heat with music ahead of breeding season

A research center in eastern Turkey where rare Van cats are held under protection, has started to prepare special mating and birthing rooms, ahead of the cats' breeding period. Music is also being played at the center for the cats to go through this mating season more calmly.

The mating period has started at the "Van Cat Villa," a center established within the body of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University for the protection of rare Van cats.  

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