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The surprising similarities between animal behavior and AI

Hebrew University researchers uncovered a surprising mechanism in animal behavior that mirrors principles of artificial intelligence, as the findings suggest that instead of relying on memory, animals use a neural system similar to hash functions for storing and retrieving food locations

Ynetnews | 08.24.24

New Bedouin nature patrol aims to save birds of prey in Israel

The new group enlists 19 Bedouins from communities around the Negev who wish to act to save vultures with the help of Nature and Parks Authority

Ilana Curiel | 08.23.24

תנין תקף תוקף גן החיות התנ"כי ירושלים נורה ירי מאבטח

Crocodile bites caretaker in Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, shot by guard

Crocodile bites caretaker in Jerusalem Biblical Zoo and is shot by security personnel; The caretaker was evacuated to the hospital after being saved by the guard

Liran Tamari | 08.18.24

Israeli park ranger saves buzzard choking on bottle cap

Nature and Parks Authority inspector says the bird of prey landed next to him when he was on patrol – then he noticed its signs of distress

Ynet | 08.15.24

Watch: 20-foot-long whale shark sighted off Eilat

Local instructor recounts spotting rare marine mammal during freediving class, says experience left lasting impression on him

Ynet | 07.28.24

Animals suffer stress, anxiety during war, study shows

Tel Aviv University researchers present byproduct data observed while testing geckos before and after October 7, showing the sounds of explosions negatively impacts animals

Ilana Curiel | 07.24.24

Israel's birds infected by West Nile fever

Agriculture Ministry veterinary official says number of reports of birds acting strange is increasing, which upon inspection are to be positive for the virus

Alexandra Lukash | 07.11.24

Israeli farm rehabilitates stray dogs found in Gaza

Shanti Farm manager Inbal Kesem says most dogs brought back from the Strip are aggressive and usually euthanized but says they should be given another chance

Alexandra Lukash | 07.03.24

Skunk in nature versus the police riot-control tool

Israel police use machine spraying foul odor as a measure in riot control; now the defensive means of a wild animal is turned against protesters

Yogev Israeli | 07.01.24

Watch swarm of jellyfish head to Israel's shores

Nature and Parks Authority marine biologist explains many jellyfish species arrive following extreme heat and warming seawater in the region

Yaron Drukman | 06.23.24

גורמת לצריבות. חוטית נודדת בחוף הסלע בבת ים

Jellyfish swarm Israeli coastline amid bathing season

Data on jellyfish swarms in Israel shows marine animals are arriving in droves and are set to be present across the country's popular beaches

Ilana Curiel | 06.17.24

Watch dramatic rescue of ibex from deep sinkhole in desert

Hiker spots the animal stuck down a 10-meter sinkhole near a desert nature reserve, alerts Nature and Parks Authority; his vigilance likely saved the beast which would not have been able to climb out, parks authority official says

Ilana Curiel | 06.13.24

צפע מדומה ממין Psammodynastes pulverulentus, שתועד בתאילנד

New study classifies new evolutionary branch of vipers

discovery of a new family of any vertebrate animals is the result of the analysis of DNA sequences from over 4,500 genes and conducted several dozen high-resolution micro-CT scans of mock viper skulls

Yogev Israeli | 05.30.24

Falcon fledgling rescued from apartment building in Holon

Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector says pigeon net installed while kestrel fledglings were hidden in a nest near an AC unit, preventing parents from returning

Ynetnews | 05.19.24

Red squirrels instrumental in spreading leprosy in medieval England, study finds

New study sheds light on mysterious development of leprosy strain across UK, suggesting red squirrels were main agents of contraction for humans

Yogev Israeli | 05.14.24

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