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
IDF criticized for causing environmental damage during northern operation
"Despite the rigorous planning and preparation efforts taken in advance, the necessary steps for protecting the environment during the exercise were not taken," Gamliel wrote to Gantz.
Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH
The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.
Giant manta ray spotted off the coast of Eilat
Adi Barash, Chair of the Sharks in Israel NGO, said that such sightings are rare in Eilat.
Hundreds of African frogs found illegally kept in shoe store
The amphibians were being kept for trade in a store posing as a cobbler.
Parks, trails packed on Shabbat, after Knesset votes to keep country open
Libraries, zoos, museums, pools and other tourist attractions were shut last weekend. However, on Thursday, the Knesset Coronavirus Committee voted in favor of keeping them open.
Two Palestinians arrested after trapping gazelle
The two were held for questioning and the gazelle was brought to a veterinary hospital for medical treatment.
Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave
Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.
Israeli Nature and Parks Authority imposes new regulations on ivory
The NPA will prohibit all trade in ivory and products resembling ivory, such as mammoth ivory.
Recently appointed US Forest Service chief visits Israel
The U.S. forestry chief's tour included a visit to the memorial site for those who perished during Israel’s 2010 Carmel Fire.
Time to Renew Tu B’shevat
To those who say, "God will solve the problem” of the environment, let us remember that the first thing that God gave humankind was the power and responsibility of dominion over the world.
