Nature and Parks Authority
Itamar Shlesinger's remains found after two years near Ein Hod in northern Israel
Shlesinger, a 33-year-old from Haifa, went missing on September 22, 2023, after being involved in a car accident in the Ein Hod area of the Carmel.
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Golan Heights nature reserve
"I feel like Michelangelo" – NIS 1M for preserving the ancient fortress of Yehiam
Police seize second owl in months amid crackdown on illegally held animals
Police have cracked down on illegally held animals over the past several months. Usually the cases include monkeys and lion cubs.
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.
Turtle illegally smuggled onto El Al plane escapes, bites another passenger
The turtle was eventually captured by the flight crew and placed in a safe crate until the plane landed in Israel.
What are two Lebanese monkeys doing in a house in the Israel's North?
Inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority collected the monkeys and took them into care.
Three suspects arrested after illegal animals found in West Bank village
Over the past month, an undercover investigation was conducted by the Modi’in Illit police station and the Nature and Parks Authority’s unit combating illegal hunting.
Israel Police, INPA find lemur, parrots, chameleons, stuffed gazelle illegally held near Netanya
The animals were being kept illegally in a private home, and were transferred to INPA custody. This was the first time that authorities had found the critically endangered species of lemur.
Remains of missing shark attack victim found, concluding 24-hour search
Israeli media reported that items belonging to the victim have been recovered, but that the swimmer who was attacked by sharks is still missing.
Authorities find an additional three monkeys across Israel
One of the monkeys was captured in Lod, one in Rishon Lezion, and one in Nof HaGalil, the Nature and Parks Authority stated.
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.
Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade
Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.
Israel Police rescue monkey in open area near Rahat
These operations come as part of a widespread effort by the police to locate wild animals held illegally by civilians.
