wildlife

The word for baby deer could also refer to a baby gazelle, which is an endangered species and highly protected.

The black-faced bunting does not usually appear in Israel as it does not nest in the region. However, we could be seeing new migration patterns.

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.

Unlike humans and other mammals that become less fertile with age, naked mole rats never stop having babies.

Sea butterflies are not known to sting or harm humans.

A study at Curtin University found that fireworks have bad ecological effects around the world.

The new species was discovered in the Panamanian jungle and exclusively eats snails and slugs.

This sub-species of ostrich, also called 'red-necked ostrich', almost went extinct in the wild but was recently reintroduced in Israel.

Dubbed "Toadzilla," the cane toad was spotted by "shocked" park ranger Kylee Gray during a patrol in Conway National Park in Queensland.

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.