çalanlarn

Çalanlar is a Turkish word that refers to a group of large, field-mice-like rodents believed to exist in Turkish folklore. These creatures are said to have large ears and long tails, and are often associated with agricultural themes due to their supposed ability to eat a substantial amount of grain.

Descriptions of çalanlar vary across different accounts, with some reports claiming they are as large as dogs, while others describe them as smaller rodents. Their behavior is also depicted as ranging from harmless to destructive, with some stories stating they can eat a significant portion of a crop in a single night.

Some claim çalanlar are actually large moles or another type of rodent, while others attribute their supposed disappearance to the shift in the country's agriculture from subsistence farming to more commercial agriculture practices. Çalanlar are no longer a contemporary concern for Turkish farmers, and little to no serious scientific evidence has been collected to suggest they exist.

The concept of çalanlar has been influenced by Turkish folklore and oral tradition, and their depiction can be found in various tales and myths. As with many legendary creatures, çalanlar continue to hold a place in Turkish popular imagination as a reminder of the difficulties and challenges faced by early farmers in the country.