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
Endangered wildlife in northern Israel killed in suspected poisoning
Since the 1950s, the extinction of several species in the region, particularly birds of prey, has been directly linked to the use of poisonous pesticides.
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.
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.
Jerusalem launches project to plant thousands of trees along sidewalks
Trees improve air quality by filtering harmful dust and pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the air.
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.
Wildlife Hospital cleans, treats animals after ecological disaster - Watch
The cleaning of the tar is done using special oils. It is a lengthy process that requires patience and an especially gentle hand.
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.
Dolphins seen playing off the coast near Haifa
The pod was seen playing and swimming next to the boat of Oren Solomon, who took videos and pictures of the Dolphins early Saturday morning.
Two Palestinians arrested after trapping gazelle
The two were held for questioning and the gazelle was brought to a veterinary hospital for medical treatment.
Israeli wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum gets his own documentary
So why now, at age 65, when the documentary was shot last summer, go back into mosquito-infested terrain and slip into freezing water for one photo?
