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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

'These are wild animals, we do not hold them responsible': Biblical zoo reacts to fatal mauling of caretaker

After the death of caretaker Uriel Nuri, Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo emphasizes that the Anatolian leopard acted according to its nature and will remain in its enclosure: 'We’ve reviewed security footage and are focused on piecing together exactly what happened, it's too soon to draw conclusions'

Alexandra Lukash | 08.03.25

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

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

פינוי במסילת ציון מחלצים כלבים ומפני חוות סוסים, שמורת עיינות גיבתון צילון במועצה אזורית גזר לאחר השריפה

'I ran for my life with a horse': Rescue teams and survivors recount Jerusalem wildfire horrors

Police officers recounts dramatic evacuations from the Einot Gibton Nature Reserve, saving families, pets and livestock from the blazing inferno

Meir Turgeman, Liran Tamari, Dan Raban | 04.23.25

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

Nearly 13,000 acres in northern Israel burned by Hezbollah rockets

Northern Israel is just as much of a battlefield as the south was after October 7, and perhaps even more so; As skirmishes with Hezbollah intensify, trees, agricultural lands and especially wildlife all end up paying the price; 'Restoration will take years'

Ilana Curiel | 06.16.24

Ed the hyena loses leg to trap, triumphantly returns to the wild

Palestinian finds Ed trapped and facilitates his transfer for treatment before being moved to southern Israel nature reserve, where ecologists monitored his ability to survive in the wild

Ilana Curiel | 02.22.24

Circle of life: Only 25,000 lions left in Africa

Some 90% of lion habitats were damaged, leaving lions with only 25 suitable countries to live in; Study mapped ecological and socio-political threats and predicts depressing reality for 'king of beasts'

Yogev Israeli | 09.18.23

חלק ממאמצי השימור של תוכי הקאקאפו בניו זילנד

Kākāpō parrots have genome sequenced en masse in battle against extinction

Researchers find highly endangered New Zealand bird susceptible to disease and has low reproduction rate; ‘By understanding the genetic reasons for these issues, we can help decrease them’

Yogev Israeli | 09.04.23

Golan Heights gem at risk of being razed due to pressing security needs

IDF says it emphasized the importance of the environment within the facility and, throughout the planning process, all necessary steps have been taken to strike a balance between a necessary military training base and preservation of nature

Assaf Kamar | 08.22.23

From impalas to sharks: Awe-inspiring silhouettes in nature photography

Members of the Israeli Nature Photography Association have captured amazing silhouettes in the wild, from birds flying against the backdrop of a rainbow to a showdown between impalas

Noa Fisher | 08.03.23

volunteers working to keep a pod of long-finned pilot whales alive

Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia's coast are euthanized after rescue fails

Decision made to prevent further suffering and described as most difficult for all involved 'however, the welfare of the whales had to take precedence'

Associated Press | 07.27.23

סייפן נוחת בשלולית חורף, בבוקר ערפילי קר, על רקע הזריחה בחוף הכרמל

Captivating captures: A stunning glimpse into the wonders of global and Israeli nature

Nature photographers in Israel and around the world managed to capture some astonishing, elusive moments and will showcase them in a new exhibition at Eretz Israel Museum

Noa Fisher | 06.20.23

Watch: Deer escaping brushfire in Jerusalem area woodland

Experts say disruption of ecological balance could lead to the Mediterranean woodland to suddenly transform into a dense oak forest and an increase of other species in the area

Liran Tamari | 06.19.23