Animals
Bogong moths are the first invertebrates found to navigate using stars
When stars were scrambled into random positions, bogong moths lost their way, confirming reliance on star patterns for navigation.
Baboon daughters live longer when fathers are present, study finds
Bolg amondol: Late Cretaceous armored lizard named after Tolkien's goblin prince
Study shows pig domestication began 8,000 years ago in southern China
Scientists observe worm towers in nature for the first time
"A nematode tower is not just a pile of worms. It is a coordinated structure, a superorganism in motion."
Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building
The results support that, under conditions of adequate intake, the source of protein and its daily distribution do not significantly affect muscle growth.
Parents arrested after baby found in waste-filled home with 40 animals, incl. decaying dead goat
Police said they found the baby living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, surrounded by raccoons, rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens and deceased animals.
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.
Rare golf ball-sized New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
Conservationists caring for the endangered species had never before witnessed its unique egg-laying process.
Clio the Sea Butterfly makes history by laying eggs for researchers
Australian scientists aboard the icebreaker ship RSV Nuyina uncovered a host of unique marine creatures during a 60-day expedition near the Denman Glacier in East Antarctica.
Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study
While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.
Stranded: Survivor shares ordeal after spending 36 hours in gator-infested swamp after plane crash
The five survivors, including a 6-year-old boy, spent 36 hours in the predator-infested swamp area before being rescued on Friday by some fishermen.
WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts
“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.
Sanctuary sought for two stranded killer whales after zoo shuts down
The mother and son duo have spent their whole lives at the Marineland Antibes but are now seeking new waters after the center shut down in January.
Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested
Zoo CEO Sigalit Hertz said that they believe the three individuals were "animal traffickers who knew exactly what to steal."
