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
Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast
The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery.
Pregnant female dusky shark found dead on Hadera beach
Teams managed to remove four embryos from the shark which were placed in a seawater tank in an attempt to revive them, but this was unsuccessful.
Suspected mass poisoning in southern Israel leaves 335 birds dead
Hundreds of birds in the same family as the falcon were found dead on Sunday in the western Negev, leading investigators to believe they drank from poisoned water.
Beersheba’s Midbarium: Israel’s newest zoo is unlike any other
Midbarium is called an experiential animal park because one of its main goals is to allow visitors to experience animals’ movements and behaviors.
Israeli conservationists release endangered hawksbill turtles into the Red Sea
Shortly after swimming away from Eilat's shore, one of the turtles was spotted stopping by a coral reef, possibly looking for a snack.
Hula Valley wild life center treats young buzzard suffering from avian pox
The long-legged buzzard with spectacular chestnut brown plumage, is one of the most impressive raptors in Israel.
Under stress of war, Israel’s reptilian population suffers, TAU study finds
Lizard’s blood after military jet flyovers had higher levels of ketone and corticosterone.
Hiking in the holy land: Appreciating the biblical beauty of the vulture
While Americans may see the eagle as a holy bird, and despite common misconception, “nesher” does not mean eagle - it means vulure.
Owl injured in evacuated northern town is nursed back to health by KKL-JNF
The owl was discovered by the side of the road injured, mostly likely from a passing vehicle.
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to 'roam free' in Germany
Germany is the largest importer of African elephant hunting trophies, and animal welfare groups have pressured the government to restrict the practice.
