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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.
Megalodon sharks roamed the seas between 20 million and 3.6 million years ago.
The name itself, Italia Valeriana, suggests that it does not grow only in Israel but also in Eastern Mediterranean countries such as Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey.
Twenty-six tornadoes were reported but not confirmed to have touched down late on Friday night and early on Saturday.
While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.
Scientists have identified both a new species and genus of sunflower in the Texas desert, but climate change may threaten its future before we fully understand it.
With agricultural crime surging as spring approaches, a call goes out to the public to join efforts to safeguard Israel’s farmers.
The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.
“Right now, this year is shaping up to be particularly dry. There hasn't been a year this severe since measurements began,” Dr. Eyal Zigel said.
The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery.