Nature and Parks Authority
A hidden underwater world: Rare rays spotted off the Galilee coast
Rangers documented dozens of endangered marbled stingrays gathering off Shavei Zion Beach, possibly for courtship. The Nature and Parks Authority urges the public to keep their distance.
3,500 years of history: Haifa’s oldest site reopens
Floodwaters erased the trail – now it returns: Ein Gedi prepares for Sukkot
Sea levels rising: The new threat that could displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches
Returned from the beach in Ashdod, and discovered a whole family of birds of prey
A Nature and Parks Authority employee received a unique glimpse into the lives of a whole family of little owls – an impressive small nocturnal bird of prey.
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.
'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay
Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans.
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
The cause of death has yet to be determined; experts from the University of Haifa and the Delphis Association for Marine Animals are expected to conduct an autopsy in the coming days.
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.
Itamar Shlesinger's remains found after two years near Ein Hod in northern Israel
Shlesinger, a 33-year-old from Haifa, went missing on September 22, 2023, after being involved in a car accident in the Ein Hod area of the Carmel.
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
Shalom was found with wire around his snout and an X-ray revealed he swallowed two fishing hooks.
1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve
Excavations in the Golan Heights have revealed a 1,500-year-old synagogue built of basalt and hewn stone, offering rare evidence of Jewish continuity in the region.
"I feel like Michelangelo" – NIS 1M for preserving the ancient fortress of Yehiam
When past meets present: The Nature and Parks Authority team restores the glory of the 900-year-old crusader fortress – complex work funded by the Ya'ara Foundation.
