Israel nature
'A living landscape': Photographing the Dead Sea, Judean Desert, and Jerusalem
From Jerusalem’s ancient streets to the shifting shores of the Dead Sea, one Israeli photographer documents a land that refuses to stand still
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Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border
Israel's secret gardens where rare species on the brink of disappearance are being saved
Sea turtle nesting season has launched
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.
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.
