Rising temperatures due to global warming are causing the famous Kangal dogs, known for their distinctive porcelain-white coats, to develop a yellowish tint. This phenomenon highlights the broader impact of climate change on animal species and their physical characteristics

Rising temperatures due to global warming are causing the famous Kangal dogs, known for their distinctive porcelain-white coats, to develop a yellowish tint. This phenomenon highlights the broader impact of climate change on animal species and their physical characteristics.

Kangal dogs are celebrated for their resilience and loyalty, but recent observations indicate significant changes in their fur due to climate fluctuations. According to Hüseyin Yıldız, an expert Kangal dog breeder, the dogs’ once-thick and coarse fur is now thinning and discoloring.

“The thinning of their fur has resulted in a breakdown of their protective barrier,” Yıldız explained. “Just as global warming has caused changes in humans, it has induced even more significant alterations in animals. The density of their fur is decreasing considerably. With thick layers of fat beneath the skin, their insulation has been compromised, resulting in a thinner coat of about 1-1.5 centimeters. It’s as if they are adapting to a climate similar to that of Africa.