Wildlife in israel

Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic

A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.

A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2022
A monkey captured by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority on July 29, 2025

Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues

 A camel in Rosh Ha'ayin

Loose camel causes stir in central Israel, evades capture

 Wood Owl and 11 lizards found in latest wildlife rescue operations

Wood owl, 11 lizards found in latest wildlife rescue operations


Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in

Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.

 Stookey, an Eclectus parrot - one of the parrots that was stolen

Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade

Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.

 A monkey found chained to an east Jerusalem dumpster.

Mutmaßliche Massenvergiftung im Süden Israels hinterlässt 335 tote Vögel

Hunderte von Vögeln aus der gleichen Familie wie der Falke wurden Anfang Februar in der westlichen Negev-Wüste tot aufgefunden; Ermittler gehen davon aus, dass sie vergiftetes Wasser getrunken haben.

 Hunderte von toten Schwarzfalken wurden Anfang Februar im westlichen Negev gefunden.

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.

 Hundreds of dead black hawks were found in the western Negev on Saturday.

Where hope takes flight: Saving Israel’s injured wildlife

How a dedicated team in Northern Israel is transforming the future of wildlife rehabilitation through innovation, public engagement, and a vision for a better tomorrow.

 Cranes at the Hula Valley

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

New from The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF: FREE e-book that details the work of the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerץ

Rescuing Hope: A Lifeline for Injured Animals in Northern 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.

Stenodactylus sthenodactylus, photographed here inside an active military firing zone (range 400, in southern Israel). Intensive military training may be just as detrimental to wildlife as actual warfare. Photo by Simon Jamison. (b) Metabolic rates of S. sthenodactylus 4 h before, during, and 4 h af

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.

 THE GRIFFON VULTURE Lookout at the Carmel Hai-Bar wildlife reserve is the perfect spot to watch vultures soar out over a deep valley, then return to roost on their perches in the reserve.

First of its kind: Six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel's western Negev

While gazelle sightings in Israel are already uncommon due to their endangered status, this one is reported to be the first of its kind to be spotted.

 A gazelle with six legs is spotted in Israel's Negev desert

Hiking the holy land at Israel's Ein Gedi reserve

In Ein Gedi, it's possible to get up close with Ibexes, the most iconic symbol of Israeli wildlife.

 An ibex at Israel's Ein Gedi reserve.

New industrial zone threatens to destroy Israel's most vulnerable wildlife

A plan to establish a new industrial zone in the country's center could destroy the habitat of many Israel animals and lead to their extinction.

 Wildlife seen near the area of the Sha'ar HaShomron and the Nahal Raba quarry in Israel