Wildlife in israel
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Meditteranean
The Mediterranean white shark population is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic
Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues
Global wildlife population declines could be worse than we imagined - study
A new Israeli study is especially pessimistic about the current state and future of wildlife populations.
Bird Flu outbreak: 5,500 chickens infected in north
The affected farm produces about 100,000 organic eggs every year, about 2.4% of the organic market.
Wildlife poisoning bill passes first reading with Joint List MK support
The bill passed 59-50, with support coming from Joint List MK Osama Saadi. Likud MK Gila Gamliel, who previously served as environmental protection minister, did not show up to vote.
More endangered Israeli vultures found poisoned to death in the South
This brings the number of killed vultures to 12, effectively cutting the Israeli population down by 6%.
Endangered Israeli vultures killed in malicious poisoning attack
The carcasses of 9 vultures, accounting for almost 5% of Israel's vulture population, were discovered in southern Israel on Sunday afternoon after they ingested poisoned goat meat.
Fox found with head stuck in tahini bottle during IDF environment meeting
A report concluded that Israeli security forces are causing serious environmental damage.
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.
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.
Nubian ibex at risk of being abandoned by mother after hiker carries it
Approaching or touching ibexes can "stain" the animal, leading to the mother being unable to recognize the kid.
Jerusalem launches project to plant thousands of trees along sidewalks
Trees improve air quality by filtering harmful dust and pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the air.
