Israel nature
Sea turtle nesting season has launched
This month, the nesting season for sea turtles began in Israel, and volunteers have already identified the first three nests of the season, and moved them to a safe place.
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer
One of the things that the holiday commemorates is Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s death – the same sage who survived on carob while hiding in a cave.
Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion
Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.
Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project
Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project
WATCH: Rare pod of false killer whales spotted near Herzliya
False killer whales - which are in fact a dolphin - are typically deep-sea dwellers, and are one of the rarest marine mammals in the region.
Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration
While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.
Ultrasound performed on sandbar shark reveals advanced pregnancy stage in historic Israeli first
The waters off Hadera serve as a seasonal aggregation site for sharks, though the precise reasons remain under investigation.
Mount Hermon reopens for visitors for first time since Oct 7
"There is a great buzz this morning," said Rafael Naveh, CEO of the Mount Hermon site. "We have been waiting for this moment for too long, and we welcome it.
Drinks park: The wine bottles you'll want to take on a picnic
Talia Levin believes there's nothing better we can do for ourselves than head out into nature with a bottle of wine and offers some particularly worthwhile options.
See the beauty of the Ginosar shore, on the western Sea of Galilee
On the west coast of the Sea of Galilee, or Kinneret, the large body of water provides its magic too.
KKL-JNF launches planting campaign to save rare butterfly species in Israel
KKL-JNF and volunteers in the Jerusalem Mountains are restoring the habitat of the rare Tomares nesimachus butterfly.
