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Grim day at sea: dead whale, rare turtle wash ashore in Israel

Critically endangered leatherback turtle found entangled in fishing gear in Herzliya and large sperm whale discovered at Zikim beach, as experts warn of mounting threats from nets, plastic pollution and offshore energy surveys in the Mediterranean

Ilana Curiel, Raanan Ben-Zur, Roni Green Shaulov | 02.24.26

כריש שש-זים אפור בחוף שושנת העמקים בנתניה

Rare deep-sea gray sixgill shark washes ashore near Netanya

A nature enthusiast spotted the rare deep-sea shark on Shoshanat HaAmakim Beach and alerted rangers, but the carcass was swept back out to sea before inspectors arrived, according to the Nature and Parks Authority

ynet Global | 01.29.26

IDF troops rescue endangered eagle owl found caged in a Palestinian village

The soldiers found a caged eagle owl during an operation in a Palestinian village and handed it to Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority; troops say it was ‘clear we were saving it from the horrific conditions’

Ilana Curiel | 12.03.25

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

Last crocodile at abandoned West Bank farm shot dead by Israeli inspectors

Nature and Parks Authority officials say animal killed under Civil Administration orders to protect public safety; animal rights groups call incident cruel, demand investigation

Ilana Curiel | 08.16.25

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

Severe drought grips Israel: Kinneret drops, Jordan River at record low

Winter 2024-2025 one of warmest seen in decades, with Israel recording only 50% of average rainfall; as groundwater declines and Jordan River reaches record-low flow, authorities warn: 'This trend is concerning'

Ilana Curiel | 03.20.25

Inspectors find crock, anaconda held illegally in a private home

Acting on intelligence, wildlife inspectors and Border Police forces raid a central Israel agricultural community; also locate different types of exotic lizards that are not Indigenous to Israel

Ilana Curiel | 03.17.25

Rare sighting: Brown sea turtle swimming in Gulf of Eilat

An adult brown sea turtle, a species considered rare in the area, was spotted in Eilat; It may be the same turtle that laid eggs on the northern beaches about three years ago.

Ilana Curiel | 01.12.25

Safe passages for wildlife: Innovative solutions to save Israel’s animals

Over 10,000 wild animals are killed on roads annually in Israel, with habitat destruction and fragmentation worsening the situation; Safe Passages for Wildlife is implementing innovative, cost-effective solutions to reduce roadkill and restore wildlife populations, emphasizing community involvement and data-driven action

Yogev Israeli | 12.28.24

חרותת מנורת שבעת הקנים לפני ההשחתה (מימין), לאחר שהושחתה (משמאל)

Ancient menorah carving vandalized at Mount Karkom as visitors return to site

Israel Nature and Parks Authority suspects deliberate defacement of ancient menorah engraving at Mount Karkom, with branches etched to obscure them; guide calls it attempt to erase Jewish history

Gilad Carmeli | 12.21.24

Israeli authorities rescue endangered birds illegally captured in West Bank

Nature and Parks Authority inspectors and IDF forces locate poachers who captured endangered birds; after medical examination and tagging, they are set free back to the wild

Ynet | 11.24.24

Children free Arabian wolf trapped in barbed wire fence

During their soccer game, children from Kibbutz in the Arava Desert alert the Nature and Parks Authority inspectors; After about a month and a half of rehabilitation, the wolf returnes to the wild

Ilana Curiel | 11.12.24

Man tries to smuggle exotic snakes and lizards into Israel through Ben Gurion Airport

The 60 non-native snakes and monitor lizards were stashed in the suitcase of a man from central Israel arriving from Germany, but he was stopped by security

Ynet | 09.16.24

Jerusalem man caught attempting to smuggle 69 snakes into Israel

Ben Gurion Airport officers detain suspect returning from Italy after over 60 reptiles found in his belongings; Nature and Parks Authority working to return snakes to countries of origin

Ynet | 09.03.24