animals

  Yulia, an endangered and rare female Mediterranean monk seal visits the shore of Jaffa in Israel.

Yulia the celebrity endangered monk seal spotted near Lebanon

Yulia is a rare and critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal. After winning the hearts of the Israeli public when resting on a Tel Aviv beach in 2023, she was last reported in Gaza.

11/07/2024

How to choose the right pet for you

How do you know which pet is right for you? How much will it cost? What else should prospective pet owners be worried about? Here's what you need to know.

Is the war in Israel unleashing pet-friendly hotels?

Many left everything behind but did not agree to leave their pets unguarded. They wanted to take them along in this time of crisis.

By MOTTI VERSES
30/06/2024

A soldier's loyal companion: The daring dogs of the IDF's Oketz Unit

In the bitter war that followed October 7, many IDF Oketz canines saved lives – and gave their own in consequence. 

By SHLOMO MAITAL
29/06/2024

IDF, security forces rescue gazelles and confiscate NIS 70,000 in West Bank raids

During operations in the West Bank city of Qalqilya, soldiers arrested wanted individuals and confiscated terror funds and explosive materials.

Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable

“Many potential adopters might already have a dog or would like to engage in social activities with their dog,” researchers said.

Małgorzata Jarovka-Krzemkowska

Genome study shows how horses galloped into human history

The genomic evidence showed that horses were first domesticated in Central Asia - northern Kazakhstan to be precise - about 5,500 years ago by people from what is called the Botai culture.

By REUTERS
07/06/2024

Pooped out: Dealing with an indifferent municipal veterinary service

I learned the service has only three veterinary teams for the whole city

Jackal bites baby's face near Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev

This is the second time in a month and a half that the paramedic had to treat a child during a camping trip in the Negev.

Discovery of the century: 40,000-year-old mammoth bones found in Austrian wine cellar

The discovery may help researchers uncover how humans one hunted mammoths, despite the enormous size difference.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy