Nature and Parks Authority
'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay
Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans.
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
Over 70 tons of tar cleaned from Israel's beaches since oil spill
The country's northern beaches have proved harder to clean, due to their rockier terrain, which tar more easily clings to than sand.
Staff from Nature Authority rescue endangered eagle's eggs in Golan
The Golan Rescue Unit was responsible for saving the eggs, racing against time despite the mate being somewhere in the area.
Divers attempt to ride endangered sharks near Hadera
The Nature and Parks Authority has warned that doing so is illegal and potentially dangerous, due to the sharks themselves and the strong currents.
Israel to offer free guided tours in new Tourism Ministry initiative
As the tourism ministry tries to recuperate, NIS 10m. have been allocated to providing free tours throughout the country.
Byzantine church discovered in Banyas nature reserve
According to scholars, the church, which used pagan architecture, was founded on the site when Christianity became the official religion in Israel in the fourth century CE.
Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH
The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.
Hundreds of African frogs found illegally kept in shoe store
The amphibians were being kept for trade in a store posing as a cobbler.
Wounded turtle Kfir returns to sea after treatment in Israel
Kfir's injuries were likely caused by a shockwave from an underwater explosion.
Israeli hikers turn Lifta natural spring into bubble bath
Inspectors from Israel's Nature and Parks Authority are currently investigating the incident.
Eight dehydrated hikers rescued amid heatwave
Due to the heatwave, the National Parks Authority closed down some of the national parks in the interest of keeping trekkers safe, advising them to stay out of open areas with no shade.
