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נשיכות, בעיטות וקפיצות על הקורבן. שימפנזים מאחת הקבוצות

Chimpanzees split into rival gangs, carried out coordinated killings in first documented case

Rare Uganda study documents a stable chimpanzee community splitting in two, followed by years of coordinated attacks that killed at least 28 animals, including adult males and infants, in what researchers say is the clearest recorded case of its kind in the wild

Reuters | 04.10.26

שלדג לבן-החזה אוחז בדג עם שלשול גשם במקורו

Kingfisher snatches a fish that had just caught a worm in rare food chain moment

A nature photographer in Jerusalem captures a split-second scene as a white-throated kingfisher snatches a fish that had just caught a worm, then eats both in a striking food chain moment

Yogev Israeli | 03.16.26

‘It’s outrageous’: Bnei Brak ad offers goat for rent

A flyer in Bnei Brak offered a young goat for rent for 50 shekels a day, describing it as 'friendly, cute and vaccinated'; MK Yasmin Sacks Fridman called the number and was told the goat was already booked, drawing sharp criticism from animal rights activists

Ilana Curiel | 03.15.26

How to help your pets cope with sirens and shelter runs | A practical guide

Sirens, rushing to a safe room and disrupted routines affect not only people but also dogs and cats; animal behavior experts explain how to prepare pets for the protected space, calm them during alarms and keep them safe

Dr. Sharon Maoz Navon | 03.11.26

'Gifted' dogs can learn words by listening to humans, much like young children, study finds

Some dogs with exceptional language-learning abilities can pick up the names of objects simply by listening to conversations between people, a skill previously thought to be limited mainly to human infants

Dr. Yonat Eshchar | 02.09.26

Can a wagging tail speed recovery? Inside Rabin Medical Center’s ‘dog medicine’ program and new study

Senior nurse Keren Matry says a therapy dog is 'better than a drug from a doctor or a nurse'

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.23.25

אינטראקציה בין גור הלבן הנדיר באנטארקטיקה לאחד מהוריו

Israeli photographer captures rare white fur seal pup on Antarctic expedition

In documenting the pup’s first hours, Matan Sharon captured extraordinary interactions rarely seen among Antarctic fur seals

Yogev Israeli | 12.08.25

Why the white-throated kingfisher is Israel’s loud, colorful and surprisingly adaptable survivor

The white-throated kingfisher is far more than a fish-catching bird; this bold predator has become one of Israel’s most fascinating success stories; expert explains what makes this vibrant bird a master of survival

Adi Weinberger | 11.11.25

Ostrich escapes Ramat Gan Safari, sprints through city streets before being recaptured | Watch

A male ostrich briefly escaped from the Ramat Gan Safari on Friday, running through the National Park and the Ramat Hen neighborhood before being safely sedated and returned; No one was hurt, and the zoo is investigating

Ilana Curiel | 10.18.25

From osprey clutching a fish to desert horned viper hiding - Israel's best nature photos of the year

To mark the Jewish New Year, members of the Israeli Nature Photography Society have released more than 100 stunning images captured over the past year (5785 on the Hebrew calendar). Here's a glimpse

Yogev Israeli | 10.01.25

Israel’s wild animals crowned with horns: from deer and snakes to surprising sea life

As Rosh Hashanah passed with the blast of the shofar, Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority highlighted the wild creatures that carry real horns — from ibex and deer to venomous snakes, beetles and even tropical fish

Ynet Global | 09.25.25

Israeli wildlife photographer captures rare black leopard and her cubs in Kenya

Award-winning Israeli photographer Amos Nachoum documented a rare black leopard with her two spotted cubs in Kenya’s savanna

Yogev Israeli | 09.20.25

שלדג לבן-חזה לוכד נחש מים משובץ בפארק הצפרות ראש ציפור

Kingfisher caught on camera devouring snake in a Tel Aviv park

A white-throated kingfisher stunned observers in a Tel Aviv birdwatching park, where it was photographed feasting on a water snake and a giant frog during the fall migration season

Yogev Israeli | 09.02.25

What Native American tradition reveals about Israel’s wildlife

Despite the wisdom and unique traits of Israel’s wildlife, many overlook them; Doron Orsiano Vitner created books, card sets and a calendar he says strengthen the bond with nature and help people cope with Israel’s complex reality

Yogev Israeli | 08.11.25

Scientific marvel: Peacocks have built-in laser systems in their feathers

Study finds vibrant 'eyes' on a peacock’s tail feathers act as natural optical cavities—nano-scale structures that reflect light waves back and forth with such precision that they emit beams of light

Meshi Ayad | 08.06.25