Mount Ilgaz National Park ("Vulpes vulpes"), wildcat ("Felis silvestris"), lynx, European pine marten ("Martes martes"), beech marten ("Martes foina"), weasel, rabbit, squirrel, hedgehog, mole, bat, European badger ("Meles meles") and European otter ("Lutra lutra"). Studies showed the existence of 617 taxa in and around the national park. Mount Ilgaz National Park offers opportunities for diverse outdoor sports including hiking, camping and caravaning as well as daily activities. Angling at fishponds situated on Karasu stream in Baldıran Valley is possible between June 15 and September 15. Visitors can also buy trout throughout the year from fish hatcheries in the same area. Another important feature of
Premiership of Meles Zenawi Despite the country having a rich history of respected queens and empresses, Meles inherited a national situation in which Ethiopian women did not have equality or basic rights. Since his administration began, there has been a steady growth of women's organizations, women activists and employment opportunities and a forum where women discuss backward cultural issues on national television. In their long fight against destructive traditional practices, HIV transmission, early marriage, lack of legal rights for women, unfair public policies, job opportunity and other issues, various organizations continue to work with the government including the Ethiopian Women’s Lawyers Association (EWLA), Network