SHOTLIST: KARS, TÜRKİYE (RECENT 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL) 1. CAMERA TRAP FOOTAGE OF PIGS AND WOLFS FIGHTING NEAR SPECIAL TREES 2. VARIOUS CAMERA TRAP FOOTAGES OF BEARS SCRATCHING THEIR BACKS ON SPECIAL TREES 3. VARIOUS SHOTS OF RESEARCHERS IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC TREES WHERE ANIMALS ARE SCRATCHING THEIR BACKSKARS, TÜRKİYE - RECENT 2025: Brown bears in the forests of Sarikamis, located in eastern Türkiye’s Kars province, were caught on camera traps, rubbing and scratching their backs against tree trunks, offering rare glimpses into their behavior in the wild. Researchers have identified specific trees used by bears and other wildlife to leave scent marks. Known as “scent trees,” these are now under protection. Scientists are studying their characteristics, including height, age, species, and location. Wild animals — particularly bears — use these trees to mark territory, communicate with other animals, or relieve itching. The behavior, while biologically significant, also provides captivating insight into the secret lives of forest-dwelling wildlife.