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
Will the Israeli Hyrax be labeled as a pest?
The Ministry of Environmental Protection propose the Israeli Hyrax be given the legal status of a pest.
12 golden jackals found dead in Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv
Around one-third of the Yarkon's golden jackals population found dead, one day after Earth Day.
Israeli Parks warn divers: Don’t pet the sharks
Sharks enjoy swimming in the warm water pumped into the sea by the Hadera power station, but Israeli divers are warned not to come too close.
Israeli park rangers go after the big bad wolf
A spike in close encounters between people and wolves along a highly-visited section of the Dead Sea's shoreline has caused alarm in Israel.
Scorpion stings send three children to hospital in two days
The arachnids – members of the spider family – can strike anywhere, including in highly developed neighborhoods.
Industrial waste water leaks from Israeli chemical plant
The public is asked to avoid Ashalim and nearby routes until further notice.
Knesset rejects domestic Israeli ban on ivory trade
The Knesset plenum rejected a bill on Wednesday that proposed a nationwide ban on the domestic trade of ivory products.
Rihanna the rhino gives birth to first calf at Israeli zoo
Rami the rhino is the 29th rhino to be born in the Ramat Gan Safari; both baby and mother are doing well.
INPA enforcement official honored for protecting wildlife in Israel and abroad
"Mr. Rony Malka’s 40-year career with the INPA, the country’s wildlife protection agency, has been exceptional," a statement from the Animal Welfare Institute said.
Israeli zoo welcomes newborn white rhino
Female Tanda this week gave birth to a male calf at the Ramat Gan safari park zoo near Tel Aviv.