Animals
A million blocks, dozens of animals: Midbarium’s new attraction
Dozens of giant animal installations made from 2 million blocks have arrived at Midbarium in Beersheba in a spectacular exhibition with creativity, imagination, and family fun.
Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes
A Sea Turtle Hospital and Educational Center: A first look at the new rescue facility
Panda the therapy dog stolen from central Israel, held for ransom near Ramallah in the West Bank
KKL-JNF rehabilitates injured forest dormouse after rare daytime sighting
A rare forest dormouse spotted at a Galilee factory was rescued, treated, and released back into the wild by KKL-JNF.
At least 50 hippos die from anthrax in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
Residents warned to avoid wild animals and boil water amid anthrax outbreak.
Petah Tikva father-son duo arrested for attacking neighbor, attempting to kidnap dog
The men, aged 62 and 31, allegedly threatened to kill the dog over the barking.
UC Berkeley's 'Salto' robot jumps and balances like a squirrel
Biologists and engineers designed an approach to increase the chances of a robot achieving upright and balanced landings without needing great grip strength, by controlling the forces along its leg.
With Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi Colossal Biosciences revives the dire wolves
Using these fossils, scientists reconstructed the complete genome of the extinct species as part of Colossal's de-extinction process.
Anthrax kills 50 hippos in Congo's Virunga National Park
Tests confirmed anthrax poisoning, said Virunga Park director Emmanuel De Merode, adding that buffalo have been killed too. The exact cause of the poisoning was not yet clear.
Real-life 'Game of Thrones' wolves are back: Dire wolves reborn through science
A Texas-based biotechnology company announced that it has successfully revived the long-extinct dire wolf.
Russian man survives bear attack as sightings near Moscow increase
The man, who apparently survived the attack by managing to play dead, was out collecting antlers shed by elk and deer last week when the bear attacked him.
Mommy, a 100-year-old tortoise, becomes the oldest first-time mother of her species
The hatchlings are the offspring of Mommy and Abrazzo, two Western Santa Cruz tortoises and the zoo's two oldest residents, each estimated to be around 100 years old.
Animals' PTSD from rocket sirens must also be acknowledged - opinion
In memory of Lev, a three-legged dog who became irreversibly paralyzed from fear of rocket sirens, I share his story and invite you to support Wind Chimes’ work with traumatized animals and people.