Wildlife in israel
Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says
The ministry is “very concerned” over rabies, which has shown an “alarming increase” in wild animals, some of whom are reaching urban areas, including jackals in Tel Aviv and wild boars in Haifa.
Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Mediterranean
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
Nubian ibex at risk of being abandoned by mother after hiker carries it
Approaching or touching ibexes can "stain" the animal, leading to the mother being unable to recognize the kid.
Jerusalem launches project to plant thousands of trees along sidewalks
Trees improve air quality by filtering harmful dust and pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the air.
Over 70 tons of tar cleaned from Israel's beaches since oil spill
The country's northern beaches have proved harder to clean, due to their rockier terrain, which tar more easily clings to than sand.
Wildlife Hospital cleans, treats animals after ecological disaster - Watch
The cleaning of the tar is done using special oils. It is a lengthy process that requires patience and an especially gentle hand.
Staff from Nature Authority rescue endangered eagle's eggs in Golan
The Golan Rescue Unit was responsible for saving the eggs, racing against time despite the mate being somewhere in the area.
Dolphins seen playing off the coast near Haifa
The pod was seen playing and swimming next to the boat of Oren Solomon, who took videos and pictures of the Dolphins early Saturday morning.
Two Palestinians arrested after trapping gazelle
The two were held for questioning and the gazelle was brought to a veterinary hospital for medical treatment.
Israeli wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum gets his own documentary
So why now, at age 65, when the documentary was shot last summer, go back into mosquito-infested terrain and slip into freezing water for one photo?
Researchers lay out plan to save endangered biblical gazelle
Rapid human expansion in the past 200 years has taken a heavy toll on Israel's gazelle population.
Jerusalem haven for migrating birds celebrates 25th anniversary
The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory offers a welcoming habitat for a wide range of native and migratory species.
