wildlife in israel

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

New from The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF: FREE e-book that details the work of the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerץ

Under stress of war, Israel’s reptilian population suffers, TAU study finds

Lizard’s blood after military jet flyovers had higher levels of ketone and corticosterone.

Hiking in the holy land: Appreciating the biblical beauty of the vulture

While Americans may see the eagle as a holy bird, and despite common misconception, “nesher” does not mean eagle - it means vulure.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
14/07/2024

First of its kind: Six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel's western Negev

While gazelle sightings in Israel are already uncommon due to their endangered status, this one is reported to be the first of its kind to be spotted.

Hiking the holy land at Israel's Ein Gedi reserve

In Ein Gedi, it's possible to get up close with Ibexes, the most iconic symbol of Israeli wildlife.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
20/08/2023

New industrial zone threatens to destroy Israel's most vulnerable wildlife

A plan to establish a new industrial zone in the country's center could destroy the habitat of many Israel animals and lead to their extinction.

In Judaism, wisdom is found where the wild things are

Masei opens with a list of 42 spots in the wilderness where the Israelites camped along the way — 42 phases of their epic trek from slavery toward the ever-elusive promised land.

By RABBI DIANE ELLIOT/JTA
13/07/2023

Rare songbird spotted in Israel for second time ever

The black-faced bunting does not usually appear in Israel as it does not nest in the region. However, we could be seeing new migration patterns.

Biomass of humans and cattle dwarfs that of wild mammals

Wild land mammals weigh less than 10% of the combined weight of humans and are outweighed by cattle and other domesticated mammals by a factor of 30.

The North African Ostrich makes a comeback from near extinction

This sub-species of ostrich, also called 'red-necked ostrich', almost went extinct in the wild but was recently reintroduced in Israel.

By ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA!
23/01/2023
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