Israel nature
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer
Biblical reminders along the Israel trail
While Israel might not have an array of fall foilage, parts of the Israel trail give hikers an insider's knowledge of biblical flora and fauna.
A magical and wet natural gem that you must know
Discover the beauty of Agmon Poleg park on the Sharon coast - a hidden gem featuring a lake, walking path, wildlife, and lush lawns. Perfect for a short family trip on a Saturday morning.
First of its kind: Six-legged gazelle spotted in Israel's western Negev
While gazelle sightings in Israel are already uncommon due to their endangered status, this one is reported to be the first of its kind to be spotted.
Rare African warbler spotted on Haifa beach
The African desert warbler, or Curruca deserti, is a small songbird typically found in northwest Africa. This was the second known sighting in Israel, after a first in 2013.
Come visit the Caesar Trail
Nearby, don’t miss the Roman stairs that were built for Hadrian Caesar, reminding you that the trail you just finished is an old Roman path from the 2nd-century period.
Tel Azekah gracefully combines biblical significance with modern beauty
Nowadays, Tel Azekah is the place where tourists go to learn about the battle of David and Goliath. From the top of this hill, one can see the entire Valley of Elah, where the battle took place.
Get to know the Winter Butterfly
This beautiful creature has colorful rear wings, and surprisingly, its front wings are almost transparent. No other butterfly in Israel has transparent-like wings except the Apollo.
Eagles in Nahal Og take care of eggs in 'shifts' to prepare for hatching
Nature and Parks Authority inspector Assaf Shlomo Mizrahi has been closely monitoring a pair of bald eagles, an endangered species in Israel.
What is Israel's most common bird species?
The public is invited to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count to help scientists learn more.
Rare pacific diver bird spotted in Israel for the first time
A pacific diver was spotted in Eilat, marking the first time this rare bird has been seen in Israel.
