Nature
KKL-JNF protests planned expansion to Route 443, argues it will harm Ben Shemen Forest
KKL-JNF: The plan would require extensive tree removal, disrupting the ecological continuity in one of Israel's most popular nature areas, and reduce areas of the forest available for the public.
The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025
The scientist, the storms, and the truth: how the Bermuda Triangle myth was finally debunked
The Mediterranean’s most famous underwater monument hides a delicate ritual
Tangerine-colored nurse shark with 'ghost' eyes pulled from Costa Rica waters
The 198-centimeter adult displayed intense yellow-orange pigmentation and white eyes consistent with albino-xanthochromism, and was reeled in during a sport fishing trip by Tortuguero National Park.
The real-life jackalope? Rabbits with ‘horns’ are turning heads in Colorado
Residents feared a horror outbreak - but experts blame a virus first discovered nearly a century ago.
The real-life jackalope? Rabbits with ‘horns’ are turning heads in Colorado
Residents feared a horror outbreak - but experts blame a virus first discovered nearly a century ago.
Feeling the end in the air: Activities for the whole family to celebrate the end of summer
In August, despite the heat, evenings hint at autumn. Nature reserves and gardens offer one last wave of family activities and experiences to enjoy before summer ends.
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.
Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back
in 80% of encounters dolphins swam near whales' heads, often bow riding; whale-mounted cameras captured bottlenose dolphins following to the seafloor.
Ancient Tennis-Ball-Eyed Predator Whale Discovered on Australian Coast
"We know from the fossils that it had a mouth full of very pointed and sharp teeth," said Duncan of Museums Victoria.
This time won’t come back – the new vacation trend taking over Israel
From trips with grandparents to emotional bonds: Five top destinations for intergenerational travel - Tel Dan, Hula Lake, Rosh Hanikra, Achziv Beach - where shared experiences strengthen family ties.
Field rangers reveal the trails that make their summer
In honor of International Ranger Day, Israel Nature and Parks Authority rangers share their favorite trails: Majrasa’s wet stream, Eilat’s coral reefs, and the ancient warrior’s tomb in Nahal Mekuch.
Picnic in style: How escaping to nature became this summer’s new Instagram trend
With rising costs and summer break, picnics are back in style. What used to be a simple meal on a blanket is now a curated, aesthetic escape - and the season’s most refreshing lifestyle trend.
