Wildlife
INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats
Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."
Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast
Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Meditteranean
Israel's fire still burns: Reflecting on the symbolism of our remembrance days - opinion
The worst fires in modern Israeli history erupted just as our people sought to celebrate our hard-won independence.
Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights
“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.
WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts
“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.
Government cancels all Independence Day events countrywide due to fires
Independence Day events along with the Hostage rally that was scheduled for tonight have been cancelled due to the extreme weather.
Miniature dachshund survives alone for over 500 days in Australian wilderness
Georgia Gardner and Joshua Fishlock momentarily left the young pup in a playpen while camping off Australia’s coast, but returned to find her missing.
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade
Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.
WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife
The INPA stressed the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade, stating that smuggled monkeys may carry diseases such as tuberculosis and rabies even if they do not show symptoms.
WATCH: Israel police recover illegally held monkey in cage in Negev as part of broad crackdown
According to official figures, eight monkeys and three lion cubs have been recovered so far in operations carried out in collaboration with the INPA.
Mutmaßliche Massenvergiftung im Süden Israels hinterlässt 335 tote Vögel
Hunderte von Vögeln aus der gleichen Familie wie der Falke wurden Anfang Februar in der westlichen Negev-Wüste tot aufgefunden; Ermittler gehen davon aus, dass sie vergiftetes Wasser getrunken haben.
