Animals

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

Shortly after the team rescued the turtle, it was transported to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center to receive treatment.

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.
A rare box jellyfish, the Red Sea, July 2026

Rare box jellyfish spotted in Red Sea waters

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.

Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank

"After a few minutes I saw movement near the male, and then a female appeared at his side along with four fledglings"

Returned from the beach in Ashdod, and discovered a whole family of birds of prey


The real-life jackalope? Rabbits with ‘horns’ are turning heads in Colorado

Residents feared a horror outbreak - but experts blame a virus first discovered nearly a century ago.

A rabbit infected with the alarming condition.

Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back

in 80% of encounters dolphins swam near whales' heads, often bow riding; whale-mounted cameras captured bottlenose dolphins following to the seafloor.

A Humback Whale surrounded by dolphins.

Ancient Tennis-Ball-Eyed Predator Whale Discovered on Australian Coast

"We know from the fossils that it had a mouth full of very pointed and sharp teeth," said Duncan of Museums Victoria.

Illustration of Janjucetus Dullardi calf and mother.

Scientists discover Australia's heaviest insect - a new species of stick insect

The new species, named Acrophylla alta, inhabits the Wet Tropics, in the far North of Queensland. 

A JCU researcher has helped discover a new species of stick insect in the Atherton tablelands.

Indian toddler bites venomous cobra to death

The toddler lost consciousness after biting the snake but is now in good health.

 Cobra snake.

Hundreds of crocodiles killed by authorities in West Bank farm, owner says he was never warned

The crocodiles' owner said he lost millions in resources due to the mass killing.

 Crocodile, close up view.

Zoo in Denmark asks public for unwanted pets to feed its carnivores

The animals cannot have been treated for illness for at least 30 days prior to being donated.

A tiger at Aalborg Zoo.

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo employee succumbs to wounds sustained in leopard attack

The employee sustained severe injuries to the neck and upper body, and was declared dead after prolonged resuscitation efforts at Hadassah-University Medical Center.

Uriel Nuri, employee of The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

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

The Nature and Parks Authority said the green monkeys are believed to have been released by private individuals who kept them illegally and then let them go when the responsibilities became too much.

A monkey captured by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority on July 29, 2025

Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition

Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.

140 reptiles and other animals were seized by Israeli authorities.