Israel nature
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer
Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion
Whale spotted off Israel's coast, washes ashore lifeless hours later
This is the seventh whale in recent years to have washed up dead on Israel's shorelines.
Why was a porcupine wandering alone near the Israeli Knesset?
Knesset guards found the porcupine and transferred her to veterinary care.
Large Israeli snake dies after trying to eat a porcupine
“The one-way direction of the porcupine's quills did not allow the snake to spit out the porcupine," said reptile ecologist Aviad Bar.
Experience the beauty and history of the Tuf Kerem Maharal Reserve
Keep an eye out for volcanic ash (tuf) and even some fossils that froze in the ancient marine rocks. The fossils provide a glimpse of sea life in the long book of life on Earth.
'A Habit of Seeing': Book makes Israeli nature accessible for readers
For American readers, the book brings Israeli nature into their hands. For English speakers in Israel, this material – Israeli nature – becomes more accessible.
Rare songbird spotted in Israel for second time ever
The black-faced bunting does not usually appear in Israel as it does not nest in the region. However, we could be seeing new migration patterns.
Will Israeli hotels accept the challenge of the glamping industry?
Experts maintain that people are looking today for more meaningful travel, more immersive experiences and more authentic vacations. Enter glamping.
Yellowstone's underground lava river threatens natural disaster - study
These discoveries can help researchers pinpoint just how deep under the surface an eruption at Yellowstone would be.
This ibex made himself at home at a hotel in Mitzpe Ramon
A nubian ibex entered a hotel room in Mitzpe Ramon this week, despite not having his name on the reservation.
Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves
Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.