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.
'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
Whale spotted off Israel's coast, washes ashore lifeless hours later
This is the seventh whale in recent years to have washed up dead on Israel's shorelines.
Israel intercepts attempted smuggling of dozens of exotic birds
Exotic animals can pose a severe threat to the environment in the event that they escape their captivity.
WATCH: Parks authority saves baby deer illegally held in Arab town
The deer was transferred to the Wildlife Hospital in the Safari Zoo in Ramat Gan for thorough examination and continued treatment.
Large Israeli snake dies after trying to eat a porcupine
“The one-way direction of the porcupine's quills did not allow the snake to spit out the porcupine," said reptile ecologist Aviad Bar.
Tar spill reported at nature reserve in Hadera
The Nature and Parks Authority stressed that tar pollution causes damage to protected natural assets, including animals and flora.
Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog
A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."
Eighteen sea turtles released back into the wild after medical treatment
The 17 brown sea turtles and one rare green sea turtle underwent rehabilitation at the Nature and Parks Authority's rescue center after they washed up on shore last winter.
Israel Border Police, Parks Authority seize 80 protected species worth thousands of shekels
The majority of seized animals were pythons, some of which were a danger to humans and Israeli nature.
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Israeli environmental, insect experts battle invasive fire ants
Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry and the Nature and Parks Authority have launched a national effort to monitor fire ants to combat their spread.
