Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Jerusalem highlights: September 25-October 1
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Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv
Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
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.
Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH
The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.
Giant manta ray spotted off the coast of Eilat
Adi Barash, Chair of the Sharks in Israel NGO, said that such sightings are rare in Eilat.
Hundreds of African frogs found illegally kept in shoe store
The amphibians were being kept for trade in a store posing as a cobbler.
Parks, trails packed on Shabbat, after Knesset votes to keep country open
Libraries, zoos, museums, pools and other tourist attractions were shut last weekend. However, on Thursday, the Knesset Coronavirus Committee voted in favor of keeping them open.
Two Palestinians arrested after trapping gazelle
The two were held for questioning and the gazelle was brought to a veterinary hospital for medical treatment.
Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave
Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.
Israeli Nature and Parks Authority imposes new regulations on ivory
The NPA will prohibit all trade in ivory and products resembling ivory, such as mammoth ivory.
