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Asian cheetah faces extinction as Iran struggles with conservation efforts

The critically endangered Asian cheetah, now nearly extinct with only 17 left in the wild, clings to survival in Iran’s deserts amid habitat loss, human encroachment and geopolitical challenges

Yogev Israeli | 07.11.25

Rare bushy-tailed jird spotted in Dead Sea reserve

Rare daytime sighting of elusive rodent in southern Israel offers new insights into the animal's habitat and behavior, underscoring the importance of preserving fragile desert ecosystems

Ilana Curiel | 07.09.25

Watch: Israeli rescue teams save pets after Iranian missile strikes

IDF Home Front Command troops conduct unprecedented urban rescue operations, saving hundreds of civilians and pets, including a rabbit and dogs following Iranian missile hits

Ilana Curiel | 06.18.25

Caring under fire: How to protect Your pets during wartime

As missile sirens disrupt daily life, Israeli pet owners face new challenges; here are some practical tips to reduce stress, prevent escapes and keep your loved-ones safe and calm during emergencies and air raids

Yogev Israeli | 06.17.25

עוזניית הנגב בשמורת חי בר יטבתה, אפריל 2021

Guardians of the wild: Rare encounters in Israel’s nature

From elusive jerboas to endangered vultures and sea turtles, Nature and Parks Authority staff recount extraordinary moments in the field—reminding Israelis of the fragile beauty around them and the duty to protect it

Yogev Israeli | 06.01.25

'They went for the head': Crow attacks spike across Israel in Spring months

As crow populations surge, spring and early summer bring wave of aggressive attacks linked to nesting season; residents report alarming encounters with hooded and Indian crows, prompting warnings from wildlife experts to keep safe distance

Yogev Israeli | 05.27.25

Israeli crocodile feeder goes viral: ‘I’ve had to run for my life more than once’

Veteran crocodile feeder David Golan becomes online sensation after video of him feeding predators up close circulates; with over 30 years of experience, he stresses caution with the animals

Alexandra Lukash | 05.27.25

Police arrest three Palestinians for filming themselves shooting animals

Officers arrest three Palestinians in Bethlehem for allegedly shooting a horse and pigs, seizing illegal firearms and condemning the acts as extreme cruelty

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.22.25

Swiss speed camera captures duck flying at 52 km/hr

Local officials confirm a mallard was clocked at 52 km/h in a 30-km zone near Bern, with evidence suggesting it repeated the exact same violation on the exact same date seven years earlier

AFP | 05.15.25

Dozens of exotic animals rescued in Israeli raid on illegal wildlife trade in West Bank

Mountain gazelles, hyenas, vervet monkeys and rare birds among animals found in Palestinian village; 3 suspects under investigation for illegal wildlife possession and trafficking

Ilana Curiel, Yogev Israeli | 05.15.25

Nubian vulture, which stopped nesting in Israel 25 years ago, spotted in south

Rare Nubian vulture sighting in Israel, once extinct as a nesting species, rekindles hope for ecological revival amid global endangerment

Ilana Curiel | 05.12.25

Israel’s six-legged gazelle becomes a father in southern nature reserve

Sheshet, a mountain gazelle born with a rare mutation, overcomes extraordinary challenges and started a family, offering hope for Israel’s dwindling gazelle population

Ilana Curiel | 05.05.25

Jackals, porcupines and reptiles killed in Jerusalem wildfire: ‘They couldn’t escape’

Some 20,000 dunams of forest and open land burned in the Jerusalem hills; activists found carcasses of jackals, porcupines and chameleons; nests of honey buzzards, doves and owls likely destroyed: 'A devastating loss to biodiversity'

Ilana Curiel | 05.02.25

נמלת הגיהינום Vulcanidris cratensis המאובנת שהתגלתה בברזיל

Experts find 113-million-year-old 'hell ant' fossil in Brazil, marking oldest on record

Newly identified fossils, preserved in limestone, offer groundbreaking insights into the evolutionary history of ants and their unique predatory adaptations during the Cretaceous period

Yogev Israeli | 04.27.25

Watch: Wild camel on the run in central Israel

Residents of Rosh Haayin in shock to find beast roaming the streets of the local industrial park unhindered, with animal control failing to corral him

Ynet | 04.22.25