Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.
WATCH: Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat
Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life
Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues
Injured honey buzzard freed after treatment by Nature and Parks Authority
A honey buzzard, or pern, was likely injured in a collision while migrating through Israel to reach nesting grounds in Europe and was treated by Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
Crocodile spotted in Yarmuk River on Israel-Jordan border
The crocodile was seen in the Yarmuk River, that delineates the border between Israel and Jordan, southeast of the Kinneret. It probably escaped from nearby Hamat Gader.
Endangered wildlife in northern Israel killed in suspected poisoning
Since the 1950s, the extinction of several species in the region, particularly birds of prey, has been directly linked to the use of poisonous pesticides.
Widow of terror victim loses ring in park, strangers help her find it
Shevach lost her late husband's wedding ring while visiting the Ein Prat Nature Reserve over the weekend, and thinking she would never see it again, she took to Facebook to mourn her loss.
Six recommended camping sites across Israel
There is something to the simplicity of camping, the connection to nature, at a price tag worth every agora (relative to the high cost of hotels) that fascinates many families.
Contaminated water in northern Israel leaves authorities worried
Samples taken from the streams in the Western and Lower Galilee and the Golan on June 20 and 21 indicated that the water has been contaminated.
Mayo to Med: Israel returns sea turtles after tar cleanup - Watch
Tube-fed mayonnaise served to expel oil that had been swallowed or inhaled by the snappers, while wipes and cotton buds were used to remove tar from animals' eyes, noses and mouths.
Over 70 tons of tar cleaned from Israel's beaches since oil spill
The country's northern beaches have proved harder to clean, due to their rockier terrain, which tar more easily clings to than sand.
Israel to offer free guided tours in new Tourism Ministry initiative
As the tourism ministry tries to recuperate, NIS 10m. have been allocated to providing free tours throughout the country.
IDF criticized for causing environmental damage during northern operation
"Despite the rigorous planning and preparation efforts taken in advance, the necessary steps for protecting the environment during the exercise were not taken," Gamliel wrote to Gantz.