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
Border Police find M-16 while arresting Palestinian bird poacher
The illegally held birds are estimated to be worth about NIS 100,000.
Israeli captures rare footage of two octopuses mating in Eilat
The rare footage captured by an Israel Nature and Parks Authority supervisor off the Gulf of Aqaba showcases nature in all its beauty.
Top places to visit in Nazareth this summer
I recently had such an experience during my 24-hour trip to Nazareth. Though I’ve been to this area many times, I managed to find divine new locales.
Mayo to Med: Israel returns sea turtles after tar cleanup - Watch
Tube-fed mayonnaise served to expel oil that had been swallowed or inhaled by the snappers, while wipes and cotton buds were used to remove tar from animals' eyes, noses and mouths.
How did Israelis spend Election Day vacation?
About 100,000 people toured national parks throughout Israel on Tuesday.
Nubian ibex at risk of being abandoned by mother after hiker carries it
Approaching or touching ibexes can "stain" the animal, leading to the mother being unable to recognize the kid.
Over 70 tons of tar cleaned from Israel's beaches since oil spill
The country's northern beaches have proved harder to clean, due to their rockier terrain, which tar more easily clings to than sand.
Staff from Nature Authority rescue endangered eagle's eggs in Golan
The Golan Rescue Unit was responsible for saving the eggs, racing against time despite the mate being somewhere in the area.
Divers attempt to ride endangered sharks near Hadera
The Nature and Parks Authority has warned that doing so is illegal and potentially dangerous, due to the sharks themselves and the strong currents.
Israel to offer free guided tours in new Tourism Ministry initiative
As the tourism ministry tries to recuperate, NIS 10m. have been allocated to providing free tours throughout the country.
