Wildlife in israel
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.
Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin
Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says
Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
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.
Israel Police find flying squirrels, chihuahua in Netanya drug bust
These animals have gained popularity in some parts of the world as pets. Here in Israel, these squirrels are each worth a few thousand shekels.
WATCH: Israel's mountain gazelle go for winter run near Jerusalem
As temperatures drop and winter sets in across Israel's capital, the Gazelle Valley urban park becomes a running track for the native mountain gazelle species.
Haifa residents willing to pay more taxes to get rid of wild boars - study
During COVID-19, when people were shut away in their homes, wild boars began to enter populated areas more than before.
Global wildlife population declines could be worse than we imagined - study
A new Israeli study is especially pessimistic about the current state and future of wildlife populations.
Bird Flu outbreak: 5,500 chickens infected in north
The affected farm produces about 100,000 organic eggs every year, about 2.4% of the organic market.
Wildlife poisoning bill passes first reading with Joint List MK support
The bill passed 59-50, with support coming from Joint List MK Osama Saadi. Likud MK Gila Gamliel, who previously served as environmental protection minister, did not show up to vote.
More endangered Israeli vultures found poisoned to death in the South
This brings the number of killed vultures to 12, effectively cutting the Israeli population down by 6%.
Endangered Israeli vultures killed in malicious poisoning attack
The carcasses of 9 vultures, accounting for almost 5% of Israel's vulture population, were discovered in southern Israel on Sunday afternoon after they ingested poisoned goat meat.
Fox found with head stuck in tahini bottle during IDF environment meeting
A report concluded that Israeli security forces are causing serious environmental damage.
