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
Israeli conservationists release endangered hawksbill turtles into the Red Sea
Shortly after swimming away from Eilat's shore, one of the turtles was spotted stopping by a coral reef, possibly looking for a snack.
Hula Valley wild life center treats young buzzard suffering from avian pox
The long-legged buzzard with spectacular chestnut brown plumage, is one of the most impressive raptors in Israel.
Under stress of war, Israel’s reptilian population suffers, TAU study finds
Lizard’s blood after military jet flyovers had higher levels of ketone and corticosterone.
Hiking in the holy land: Appreciating the biblical beauty of the vulture
While Americans may see the eagle as a holy bird, and despite common misconception, “nesher” does not mean eagle - it means vulure.
Owl injured in evacuated northern town is nursed back to health by KKL-JNF
The owl was discovered by the side of the road injured, mostly likely from a passing vehicle.
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to 'roam free' in Germany
Germany is the largest importer of African elephant hunting trophies, and animal welfare groups have pressured the government to restrict the practice.
Feds bust Montana man for super-sheep semen scheme
Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 80, of Vaughn, Montana, conspired with at least five other people to import genetic material from foreign sheep species, clone it, and breed new species for trophy hunters.
Mother wrens bond with their young before chicks hatch - study
Researchers discovered that female Australian songbirds sing "lullabies" to bond with and teach their chicks who are still in their eggs.
Endangered spotted-tail quoll captured after 130 years of disappearance
Limestone Coast district ranger Ross Anderson from the NPWS described the creature's find as a "once-in-a-lifetime event..."
Florida man arrested for possession of threatened tortoise
Edrick Acres, 53, of Eustis, Florida was charged for possession of the threatened gopher tortoise, which he had been keeping in a five-gallon bucket.
