Wildlife
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.
Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea
Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness
'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger - study
A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human activities, while cautious ones thrive.
Elusive wolf in South Korea captured and returned to zoo after nine days on the run
After several sightings following the escape of the 2-year-old male wolf, the animal, named Neukgu, was spotted near a highway interchange about 4 km (2.5 miles) from the zoo on Thursday.
INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats
Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."
Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast
Three people are unaccounted for as bushfires continue to devastate Victoria, Australia, with 30 active blazes and catastrophic fire conditions. Firefighters battle intense heat and winds.
Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes
Four of them live in Colorado: snowshoe hares, white-tailed ptarmigan, short-tailed weasels and long-tailed weasels.
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Mediterranean
The Mediterranean white shark population is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
Shalom was found with wire around his snout and an X-ray revealed he swallowed two fishing hooks.
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91
Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.
Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.
Venomous blue dragon forces closure of popular tourist beach
For humans with allergies or pre-existing conditions, the slug's sting can be deadly.
