Nature

How much is hunting a gazelle worth to the state? This is the price a convicted hunter will pay

After being convicted of illegal hunting, a hunter will pay the state an additional NIS 90,000 following a civil lawsuit filed by the state on behalf of the Nature and Parks Authority.

In 2025, the gazelle population in Israel was estimated at only about 5,500 individuals. An Israeli gazelle in the Lower Galilee.
singletrack Yiftah.

Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth

You have earned the good water flowing here from every direction fair and square. The large waterfall.

Ein Bokek like you’ve never seen it: The wet trail almost completely empty of hikers

Azrikam Forest – Givat Hayonim.

Sukkot route without the traffic jams to the North: From forests and cows to vineyards


The heat has broken, and our land is beautiful: Grab your shoes, water, and explore nature

Now that the heatwave is ending, it’s the perfect time to enjoy Israel’s beauty. Recommended spots: Hammath Tiberias, Gan Hashlosha, and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Gan Hashlosha National Parkץ

A perfect autumn trip: The family trail everyone’s talking about in the Golan

At the foot of Mount Hermon, 1,200m high, the 3.2 km Sa’ar Stream Trail offers waterfalls, basalt cliffs, and stunning views. Medium difficulty, ideal for autumn, families, and couples.

The Golan in Autumn.

Just before winter: The perfect vacation you must experience in the north

Galilee in Autumn: Just before winter arrives, it’s time to immerse yourself in green and enjoy a short, dreamy getaway in our northern and magical region.

Summit Trail.

Rare wolf spider not seen since 1985 rediscovered on remote nature reserve

The last recorded sighting of the spider in the UK was in the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve on the Isle of Wight in 1985.

The White-Knuckled Wolf Spider found at Newtown Nature Reserve in autumn 2025.

Arctic fossil reveals previously unknown hornless rhinoceros species

With 75% of its skeleton preserved in Devon Island’s Haughton Crater, the Miocene rhino shows the species crossed the North Atlantic land bridge much later than once thought, says lead author Fraser.

Artist's recreation of Epiatheracerium itjilik in its forested lake habitat, Devon Island.

Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered

The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.

KKL Sukkot Activity.

Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi

Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91

Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.

Dr. Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and naturalist, observes through glass some of Taronga Zoo's 25 member chimpanzee colony in Sydney

Traveling during Sukkot? A new trail system awaits your discovery

Tishrei holidays begin with a gift for hikers: A new trail system in Timna Park, circular routes for the whole family, the 24 km Timna Loop trail, and 70 km of cycling paths.

Timna Park.

Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory

Researchers say the monumental rock art marked scarce water sources and migration routes, serving as statements of presence and cultural identity roughly 12,000 years ago.

Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory.