Wildlife in israel
Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says
The ministry is “very concerned” over rabies, which has shown an “alarming increase” in wild animals, some of whom are reaching urban areas, including jackals in Tel Aviv and wild boars in Haifa.
Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Mediterranean
Extremely rare softshelled turtle Shalom rescued from Jordan River after becoming entangled in wire
WATCH: Israel's mountain gazelle go for winter run near Jerusalem
As temperatures drop and winter sets in across Israel's capital, the Gazelle Valley urban park becomes a running track for the native mountain gazelle species.
Haifa residents willing to pay more taxes to get rid of wild boars - study
During COVID-19, when people were shut away in their homes, wild boars began to enter populated areas more than before.
Global wildlife population declines could be worse than we imagined - study
A new Israeli study is especially pessimistic about the current state and future of wildlife populations.
Bird Flu outbreak: 5,500 chickens infected in north
The affected farm produces about 100,000 organic eggs every year, about 2.4% of the organic market.
Wildlife poisoning bill passes first reading with Joint List MK support
The bill passed 59-50, with support coming from Joint List MK Osama Saadi. Likud MK Gila Gamliel, who previously served as environmental protection minister, did not show up to vote.
More endangered Israeli vultures found poisoned to death in the South
This brings the number of killed vultures to 12, effectively cutting the Israeli population down by 6%.
Endangered Israeli vultures killed in malicious poisoning attack
The carcasses of 9 vultures, accounting for almost 5% of Israel's vulture population, were discovered in southern Israel on Sunday afternoon after they ingested poisoned goat meat.
Fox found with head stuck in tahini bottle during IDF environment meeting
A report concluded that Israeli security forces are causing serious environmental damage.
Endangered wildlife in northern Israel killed in suspected poisoning
Since the 1950s, the extinction of several species in the region, particularly birds of prey, has been directly linked to the use of poisonous pesticides.
Mayo to Med: Israel returns sea turtles after tar cleanup - Watch
Tube-fed mayonnaise served to expel oil that had been swallowed or inhaled by the snappers, while wipes and cotton buds were used to remove tar from animals' eyes, noses and mouths.
