Endangered Species Protection

To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another

Scientists and conservationists are trying to save the northern spotted owl from being pushed out of its habitat and into extinction with shotguns trained on barred owls.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
A Northern Spotted Owl sits on a tree stump in Stanley Park on August 4, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada.
A softshell turtle

What the Bible says about endangered species - opinion

Scripture helps shape how I see the world, so I turned to it after the Trump Administration finalized a rule narrowing protections under the Endangered Species Act.

|ByELI FEDERMAN
A softshell turtle

The discovery exciting nature enthusiasts in Israel

For the first time since the ecological restoration began at the Ma'agan Michael Birding Park, a nesting site of the African softshell turtle has been discovered.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
The rare bristly cephalaria growing in the Jerusalem Botanical Garden as part of the joint initiative with KKL-JNF.

KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery

The joint initiative to preserve and cultivate rare and endangered species has yielded groundbreaking results, with various species producing seeds, flowering, and even bearing fruit.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN

First-ever chimp count in Uganda's Bwindi park shows 426 specimens, a boost for conservation

The Uganda Wildlife Authority announced its findings on Tuesday, noting the data would also help make better "conservation investments" in the park.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByREUTERS
A Silverback male mountain Gorilla sits in the dense jungle canopy on the edge of Uganda's Bwindi National Park.

Dung DNA reveals hidden population of endangered forest elephants, study finds

The species of elephant, important in helping rainforests to regenerate, is notoriously hard to assess since they are spread across remote, dense jungles in 22 African countries.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
a wild forest elephant and calves bathe in the marshes of in Bayanga Equatorial Forest, part of the Dzanga Sangha Reserve, the last refuge of forest elephants and Central African gorillas, in south-western Central African Republic.

Trump administration proposes to loosen rules protecting endangered species

The move, which raised concerns among specialists, aligns with President Donald Trump's effort to unwind what he says are burdensome federal regulations for businesses.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he boards Air Force One en route to Washington, at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 16, 2025.

‘Conservation efforts work’: Green sea turtles no longer an endangered species

A recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature indicated increasing levels of egg-nesting sites despite ongoing threats.

OCTOBER 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A staff member from the Local Ocean Conservation shows a tag on the back flipper of a young Green sea turtle that was caught by a fisherman in Mida Creek, in Watamu on May 19, 2025.

Israeli arrested for smuggling, trafficking protected and endangered animals

Border Police and Nature and Parks Authority inspectors arrested a suspect in smuggling and trafficking endangered aquatic species.

JUNE 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Softshell Chinese turtle and other endangered species seen in a photo taken June 18, 2024

New algorithm will combat invasive species around the world

Hebrew University's development is particularly timely, as invasive species continue to pose increasing threats to biodiversity and the global economy.

MAY 24, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Moth on a window

First ever sighting of a newborn great white shark sheds light on breeding habits

Footage may help solve longstanding mystery in shark science.

JANUARY 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Newborn great white shark.

Mountain Chicken: Navigating the Path to Conservation

Explore effective conservation strategies for the critically endangered mountain chicken in this comprehensive guide. Learn about habitat preservation, breeding programs

DECEMBER 27, 2023ByJULIAN MONROE