Animals

‘Child predator tour’: Chester Zoo corrects awkward ticket listing caused by computer error

A zoo spokeswoman said the mistake was "due to our default naming convention in our system", but it was "quickly changed".

Ten-week-old Sumatran tiger cubs play next to their mother Dini, 10, during their debut at Taman Safari Indonesia in Pasuruan in East Java province on June 4, 2026.
Brown sea turtle returns to the sea.

Sea levels rising: The new threat that could displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches

The defendant kept a grivet monkey inside a cage in his yard for at least a month.

50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home

A man performs the ancient Jewish ritual of kaparot

Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join


Injured ibex returns to Ein Gedi reserve after amputation at Ramat Gan Safari Hospital

A Nubian ibex with a broken leg underwent amputation at the Wildlife Hospital and returned to Ein Gedi reserve functioning on three legs last week.

“Her will to live and overcome adversity is heartwarming.” Release of the three-legged ibex into the wild.

Straight from the horse’s mouth: New Israeli AI helps horses tell us when they are in pain

The research found a solution to an enduring challenge in both veterinary and human medicine: how to identify pain and distress in individuals who cannot communicate what they are experiencing. 

A new AI framework, known as SHIC-XE, developed to detect signs of pain in horses

Kenya arrests four in probe into 18 elephant deaths in Amboseli

Kenya's Tourism and Wildlife Ministry said the first 15 elephant deaths were recorded between June 24 and July 24.

Elephant graze at Kimana Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Amboseli National Park, on August 12, 2026, following a series of elephant deaths in the area.

The new attraction where you can get up close to sea turtles

The Nature and Parks Authority opens its new NIS 30M Sea Turtle Rescue Center at Nahal Alexander, featuring a hospital, visitor experience, and breeding program.

Sea Turtle Rescue Center.

Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year

The dogs were transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, marking the end of a months-long effort to relocate the animals as Ridglan faced scrutiny over its treatment of dogs.

At an animal shelter, teenage volunteers from the youth club care for and walk beagles from pharmaceutical laboratories that are awaiting adoption, in Yvre L Eveque, France, September 6, 2025.

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals

Municipal records show that there were a number of zoos in Gaza before the Israel-Hamas war erupted, displaying exotic and wild animals, including lions and eagles.

A Palestinian boy feeds a monkey evacuated from a zoo in Rafah due to the Israeli military operation, at a sanctuary in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, May 20, 2024.

Disabled IDF veteran says he was forced to leave McDonald's with service dog

In the interview, Levy explained that he does not often go out, especially to crowded places, because of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

(FILE PHOTO) A food delivery man waits outside a McDonalds restaurant in Tel Aviv. April 18, 2020

Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin

The police stated that, overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, Border Police officers, accompanied by supervisors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, infiltrated the area.

A gazelle being illegally held in a basement near Jenin, August 11, 2026.

Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day

As cat owners and enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Cat Day, The Jerusalem Post would like to spotlight the fabulous felines that are an integral part of our family.

 Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.

Over 250 Hula painted frogs released into Hula Nature Reserve

More than 250 Hula painted frogs and tadpoles, once mistakenly believed to be extinct, were released into the Hula Nature Reserve from the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo's breeding program.

It was believed to be extinct until 2011. Hula painted frog