Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Herzliya mayor warns beaches may close after cliff collapses
While no injuries were reported, the public was told to stay away from the affected area and to adhere to safety protocols.
INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
WATCH: Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat
Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life
This is an archaeological-tourism initiative led by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taking place as part of the Heritage Seeds Vineyard project in southern Israel.
Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues
The Nature and Parks Authority said the green monkeys are believed to have been released by private individuals who kept them illegally and then let them go when the responsibilities became too much.
Palestinian smugglers arrested with protected birds taped to their bodies
Israel Police stated that the birds were smuggled by the men 'cruelly concealing' them on their bodies.
Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost
After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.
Swimmer bitten by shark off the coast of Hadera, goes missing
Witnesses at the beach said they saw blood in the water and said that they saw someone screaming for help.
Wood owl, 11 lizards found in latest wildlife rescue operations
Every animal seized was transferred to Nature and Parks Authority inspectors to undergo veterinary examination and are currently being kept in a protected facility.
Rangers discover carcass of rare Mediterranean monk seal on Israeli shore
The last confirmed sighting of a monk seal in Israel occurred in December 2024, when reservist soldiers reported one at the Rosh HaNikra caves.
Monkey rescued in Negev brings total to 12 as police continue wildlife crackdown
Israeli police have discovered another monkey in a Bedouin village, part of a larger wildlife smuggling operation that used drones from Egypt and Jordan to transport animals, weapons, and drugs.
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.
Israel Police rescue another lion cub stranded in Israel’s Negev
In total, Negev District police, the Southern Command, and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority have rescued three lion cubs and seven monkeys.
