Israel nature

This month, the nesting season for sea turtles began in Israel, and volunteers have already identified the first three nests of the season, and moved them to a safe place.

New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat. 

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.

For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.

One of the things that the holiday commemorates is Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s death – the same sage who survived on carob while hiding in a cave.

Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

False killer whales - which are in fact a dolphin - are typically deep-sea dwellers, and are one of the rarest marine mammals in the region.

While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.

The waters off Hadera serve as a seasonal aggregation site for sharks, though the precise reasons remain under investigation.