Wildlife
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
Archaeologists uncover clues to the lives of giant elephants and early humans who shared Israel’s Hula Valley nearly 800,000 years ago.
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Government cancels all Independence Day events countrywide due to fires
Independence Day events along with the Hostage rally that was scheduled for tonight have been cancelled due to the extreme weather.
Miniature dachshund survives alone for over 500 days in Australian wilderness
Georgia Gardner and Joshua Fishlock momentarily left the young pup in a playpen while camping off Australia’s coast, but returned to find her missing.
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade
Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.
WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife
The INPA stressed the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade, stating that smuggled monkeys may carry diseases such as tuberculosis and rabies even if they do not show symptoms.
WATCH: Israel police recover illegally held monkey in cage in Negev as part of broad crackdown
According to official figures, eight monkeys and three lion cubs have been recovered so far in operations carried out in collaboration with the INPA.
Mutmaßliche Massenvergiftung im Süden Israels hinterlässt 335 tote Vögel
Hunderte von Vögeln aus der gleichen Familie wie der Falke wurden Anfang Februar in der westlichen Negev-Wüste tot aufgefunden; Ermittler gehen davon aus, dass sie vergiftetes Wasser getrunken haben.
Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast
The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery.
Pregnant female dusky shark found dead on Hadera beach
Teams managed to remove four embryos from the shark which were placed in a seawater tank in an attempt to revive them, but this was unsuccessful.
Suspected mass poisoning in southern Israel leaves 335 birds dead
Hundreds of birds in the same family as the falcon were found dead on Sunday in the western Negev, leading investigators to believe they drank from poisoned water.
