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
Biomass of humans and cattle dwarfs that of wild mammals
Wild land mammals weigh less than 10% of the combined weight of humans and are outweighed by cattle and other domesticated mammals by a factor of 30.
The reproductive system of naked mole rats could help human fertility - study
Unlike humans and other mammals that become less fertile with age, naked mole rats never stop having babies.
Sea butterflies spotted in Eilat for first time in 29 years
Sea butterflies are not known to sting or harm humans.
Fireworks are damaging to wildlife, environment, pets, study finds
A study at Curtin University found that fireworks have bad ecological effects around the world.
Leonardo DiCaprio names newly discovered snake species after special someone
The new species was discovered in the Panamanian jungle and exclusively eats snails and slugs.
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.
Australian park rangers say 'Toadzilla' could be world's biggest toad
Dubbed "Toadzilla," the cane toad was spotted by "shocked" park ranger Kylee Gray during a patrol in Conway National Park in Queensland.
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.
Israeli authorities save 50 parrots from animal trafficking ring
The exotic avians were kept in tiny, crowded cages full of waste and excrement and without basic necessities to sustain their health.
Persian leopard makes aliyah from France to Ramat Gan Safari
The Safari Ramat Gan's new inhabitant comes from France and understands English but will get an Israeli name soon.
