Wildlife
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.
Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak
Scientists discover Australia's heaviest insect - a new species of stick insect
Monkey business in Ramle ends in cement factory capture as crackdown continues
Pakistan confiscates 18 illegal lions after one escapes, attacks woman and children
Pakistani authorities confiscated the lions that were kept as pets illegally after one of them escaped and attacked a woman and two children in the country's Punjab province.
Zimbabwe wildlife habitat to cull at least 50 elephants due to overcrowding
Meat from the cull will be distributed to local people to eat, while the ivory from the killed animals will be handed over to the parks authority.
Israel's fire still burns: Reflecting on the symbolism of our remembrance days - opinion
The worst fires in modern Israeli history erupted just as our people sought to celebrate our hard-won independence.
Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights
“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.
WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts
“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.
Government cancels all Independence Day events countrywide due to fires
Independence Day events along with the Hostage rally that was scheduled for tonight have been cancelled due to the extreme weather.
Miniature dachshund survives alone for over 500 days in Australian wilderness
Georgia Gardner and Joshua Fishlock momentarily left the young pup in a playpen while camping off Australia’s coast, but returned to find her missing.
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade
Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.
WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife
The INPA stressed the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade, stating that smuggled monkeys may carry diseases such as tuberculosis and rabies even if they do not show symptoms.
WATCH: Israel police recover illegally held monkey in cage in Negev as part of broad crackdown
According to official figures, eight monkeys and three lion cubs have been recovered so far in operations carried out in collaboration with the INPA.
