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
Underwater robot spots guitarfish in Eilat, Israel
An underwater robot sent by Israeli researchers to the depths of the sea of the Gulf of Eilat recently discovered a guitarfish.
Israel Police seize rare, exotic, dangerous animals in black market raid
The animals seized are worth tens of thousands of shekels, some of which were dangerous, could transmit zoonotic disease, were invasive species or just illegally smuggled into Israel.
A total of 140,000 Israelis visit nature reserves over the weekend as weather warms
The parks held various educational activities for guests to learn more about the flora and fauna they held.
Lion cub found being held illegally in center of Israel
Border Police detectives worked to find the cub after videos of it in various locations were posted on social media in the last few weeks.
Colorado bear takes 400 selfies with wildlife camera in one night
A black bear has amused experts with 400 selfies, using a motion-detection camera.
MK Moshe Gafni proposes law to segregate Israel's nature reserves
A bill put forward by the UTJ MK could see Israel's nature reserves become segregated by gender for at least 15% of their operational hours.
The North African Ostrich makes a comeback from near extinction
This sub-species of ostrich, also called 'red-necked ostrich', almost went extinct in the wild but was recently reintroduced in Israel.
No swimming: Sharks spotted near Hadera power plant
The sharks are spotted in the Hadera area every year between November and April.
How the court kept Israel's national parks open for Sukkot
In today’s complex global economy, alternative settlement methods for collective disputes must be developed so that a strike is the last option.
Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves
Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.
