Nature And Parks Authority

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Carcass of sperm whale washes ashore at Zikim beach

The whale washed up this morning (Tuesday) on Zikim Beach, within the marine nature reserve. Marine researchers will examine the carcass to determine the circumstances of death.

Landslide at Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya

A large part of the cliffs along the beach collapsed, prompting the closure of both the collapsed area and a large portion of the beaches around it.

Surprise in the north:

Rare bird spotted after 3 years

The wallcreeper, a rare bird species from the wallcreeper family native to Europe, was spotted in the Arbel Nature Reserve for the first time in three years.

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Dead shark found near Hadera

The Nature and Parks Authority is investigating whether the shark was killed illegally.

Female shark found dead off central Israel coast

An autopsy of a female shark caught in fishing gear near the coastal village of Jisr az-Zarqa, south of Haifa, found it died from a fishing hook caught in its body.

Rare Discovery:

Treasure trove of golden artifacts 1400 years old unearthed

Researchers from the University of Haifa discovered a buried gold hoard at Sussita National Park that includes 97 pure gold coins and a particularly rare coin dated to 610 CE.

Green guenon monkey seized in Nehora

Southern District Border Police find green guenon tied illegally in a private home, marking 58th such incident since March.

Heatstroke rescue in Golan:

Family fined for entering banned trail

A father was airlifted and his children guided out from a closed Golan Heights trail after ignoring extreme heat warnings; all received fines for violating safety rules.

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Severe flash flood strikes Ein Gedi, causes extensive damage

Devastating flash flood wreaks havoc on Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, threatens fragile ecosystem.

Monkey located in a restroom stall in Tuba-Zangariyye

North District police located a monkey that was kept inside a restroom stall in a house in the village of Tuba-Zangariyye. Another monkey was found confined in a house in Umm al-Fahm.

Worth a quarter million:

Police return four stolen parrots to owners

Four of seven stolen parrots, located in Tulkarm, return to Jungle Kef zoo in northern Israel.

6 rare birds and 20 parrots stolen from the Biblical Zoo

Last night, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was broken into, and six rare birds and about twenty parrots were stolen from it. The zoo's management believes that it was a well-planned theft by animal traffickers.

Endangered lemur found being held in private apartment

While searching an apartment in Netanya, law enforcement found an endangered ring-tailed lemur, which was being held in poor conditions, as well as other wild animals.

Watch: Additional monkey rescued from Bedouin settlement

Police and Nature and Parks Authority employees rescue monkey held by Bedouin Arab in homemade cage.

At IDF base:

Caracal suspected of biting soldiers caught on Mount Harif

Caracal suspected of biting IDF soldiers near Mount Harif is caught by Nature and Parks Authority supervisor and taken for examination at hospital for wild animals.

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Lion cub rescued from a pit in the Negev Desert

Police found a lion cub being held in a pit near the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. The cub was handed over to the Nature and Parks Authority.

'Ohad was a dedicated and loving family man'

Hostages Ohad Yahalomi has been positively identified as one of the bodies returned overnight.

Jackal snatches baby from a tent at Ramon Crater

The father left a small opening in the tent when he exited - and returned after hearing his wife screaming while searching for the child. The baby was evacuated in moderate condition to Soroka Hospital.

Rare squid washes up on Israeli beach

A 110 cm neon flying squid washed ashore on the Maagan beach. Sightings of the species are extremely rare in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in Israel

IDF soldiers rescue protected birds during raid

While searching for weapons, soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade found a cage of protected goldfinches being kept illegally.

Man indicted for picking protected flowers

A man has been indicted by the Parks Authority for picking the protected yellow nuphar flower.

Porcupine found in the Knesset returned to the wild

A young porcupine rescued from wild birds by the Knesset Guard has been returned to the wild after thorough rehabilitation.

Palestinian Arab arrested for illegal hunting

A Palestinian Authority Arab man was arrested for illegally hunting wild animals and raising endangered deer in his house.

Rare Mediterranean Monk Seal found resting on Jaffa beach

Unusual sighting of 'Julia', one of only 500 of her species in the world, draws large crowds.

24 birds of endangered species seized from Arab captivity

Special police forces & Civil Administration officials cooperate to combat this growing phenomenon.

Lifeless whale washes up on Israeli beach

Body of marine giant washes up on Nitzanim beach in what Nature and Parks Authority calls a 'serious incident.'

Incredible - rare Israeli birds in their natural habitats

A remote livestreaming channel brings scenes from Israel's nature reserves straight into your living room.

Watch: Amazing footage of dolphins swimming in southern Israel

Pod of 20 common dolphins accompany Nature and Parks Authority supervisors as they sail near Ashkelon and Nizanim in southern Israel.

Watch: Dolphins swim near Ashdod

Nature and Parks Authority divers freeing fishermen's net caught in port's breakwater tape dolphins, sea turtle, swimming in marine reserve.

Nahariya beachgoers treated to rare sight

Nature and Parks Authority removes body of dead shark, warns people not to approach the species.

Clean water to be added into infected Golan streams

In an effort to fight leptospirosis, Israel adds clean water into several northern streams.

Man who died of hypothermia identified

Two people hiking in Zavitan Stream force rescue teams to work in dangerous weather conditions.

Judea nature preserve closed due to severe pollution

Nature and Parks Authority closes two trails at Yehudiya Nature Reserve because of dangerous water pollution.

'Preserving nature becomes more difficult each year'

Nature and Parks Authority adds, expands five parks and reserves, opens them to public for free.

Is Parks Authority involved in missionary activity?

Yad Le'achim activists reveal Parks Authority selling missionary book in stores.

Nature and Parks Authority CEO: Arab delegates want to come

Head of Nature and Parks Authority hopes nature can bridge gaps between Jewish, Arab worlds, says delegates afraid of consequences at home.

Lebanon returns Israeli 'spy vulture'

Sensitive operation with UN help returns rare vulture that was captured in Lebanese border town - and charged with espionage.

Don't swim in Hadera's shark infested waters

Authorities issue warning after gangs of sharks flocking to warm waters by power plant act as a lure to divers wanting to swim with them.

50,000 Flood Israel's Parks and Reserves During Sukkot

National Parks Authority wary of overcrowding after Israelis flock to make the most of their vacation time.

Injured Dolphin Rescued Off Acco Coast

Swimmers, police and Nature and Parks Authority officials joined forces to carry the 551 pound dolphin to shore.

Jerusalem Opens New Urban Park in Time for Tu Bishvat

Across from the busy Pat Junction, a nature reserve and park is being developed. Meet the young volunteers who planted trees.

Late-Night Mission to Save Injured Bird

Israel enlists to save injured bird on the endangered list.

Govt. vs Govt. on Eilat Train Plan

The government’s Nature and Parks Authority is working against the government’s Transportation Ministry on train project.

Israeli 'Spy' in Sudan Turns Out to be Just a Bird

A "spy" captured by Sudanese security troops turned out to be an eagle that Israeli nature officials were keeping track of

Israeli Scientists Breathe New Life Into Extinct Species

Israeli scientists have breathed new life into rare species of animals that once were nearly extinct in the region. They now roam the land.

IDF Also Combats Illegal Hunting

Soldiers work together with the Nature and Parks Authority to stop illegal hunting by Arabs.