Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village
Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.
Project to make Tel Hebron’s Second Temple mikveh accessible to visitors nearly complete, INPA says
'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion
The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.
Pregnant female dusky shark found dead on Hadera beach
Teams managed to remove four embryos from the shark which were placed in a seawater tank in an attempt to revive them, but this was unsuccessful.
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.
Israeli conservationists release endangered hawksbill turtles into the Red Sea
Shortly after swimming away from Eilat's shore, one of the turtles was spotted stopping by a coral reef, possibly looking for a snack.
A symbol of nature: Israel files landmark NIS 594K lawsuit for illegal deer hunting
The Nature and Parks Authority filed a 594,000 NIS lawsuit against Jamal Haj for hunting a protected Israeli deer species.
How long will the 'murders' last? Eagles, other birds of prey poisoned to death in the Negev
Unfortunately, this is not the first incident to befall animals of the Negev, as government agencies and environmental groups scramble to combat the rising toll on eagles and other animals.
Blossoms of hope: The healing power of Israel's flowers
This year, as conflict rages in Gaza, missiles are launched from Lebanon into Israel’s North, and the country is living in a state of collective trauma, a longing for nature is especially pronounced.
Eagle and newly-hatched nestling found dead, authorities suspect poisoning
Israeli eagles face tragedy: Nestling and adult eagles lost in southern Israel due to lack of sanitation. Conservation efforts in jeopardy.
IDF soldiers rescue fox stuck in barrel during shooting practice
The fox had sought refuge from the noise of the training but became stuck and unable to escape.
Enjoy a refreshing trip through Israel with nine free guided tours
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel invites the public to take a break this weekend and reconnect with nature through free guided tours and activities across the country.
