Tag: Nature and Parks Authority
64 Vultures Released into the Wild Ahead of Yom Kippur
“We wish the vultures a long and beautiful life."
Parks Inspectors Rescue 5 Migratory Birds of Prey from Wastewater Treatment Plant
After being rescued from the foul-smelling pools, the inspectors transferred the birds to the nearby Yotveta Nature Reserve.
Ancient Samaritan Clay Candle Found near Stone Bath at Mount Gerizim Site
According to II Kings 17, The king of Assyria brought people from faraway lands and settled them in the towns of Samaria in place of the exiled Israelites.
Tel Ashkelon National Park to Display Remains of Magnificent Roman Basilica
The Roman Basilica complex, the largest of its kind in the country, was unearthed in Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavations.
Happy Purim from Yotvata Hai-Bar Nature Reserve
Endangered and locally extinct animals mentioned in the Bible are bred here for possible reintroduction into the Negev desert.
Environmental Protection Minister Pushing Ban on Disposable Items in Israel’s National Parks
The new rules will also regulate driving in the parks, and prohibit all waste dumping except in containers designated for this purpose.
Inspectors Clash with Haredi Mayor over Removing Animals from Local Zoo
The mayor stood at the gates of the zoo and announced that until he finished the legal consultation, he would not allow the evacuation of the animals.
Parks Authority Suing Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline for Extensive Damage to Corals
The cutting of the pillars also resulted in the discharge of large amounts of sand and stones out of the pillars which buried beneath them many corals and other animals.
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
Infestation of Sick and Dead Krill on Eilat’s Northern Beach
Krill are considered an important trophic level connection – near the bottom of the food chain. They feed on phytoplankton and zooplankton, yet also are the main source of food for many larger animals.
Watch: Happy Dolphins Frolicking off Israel’s Shore
The band of aquatic mammals was happily playing in the waves.
Eerie Silence in Israeli Parks on Independence Day, Compared with Previous Years
And just to help you appreciate the rare beauty of Park HaYarkon on this Independence Day, see how the same park looked on Independence Day, 2014.
Dance of the Vipers
As it is in many cases of conflict between males, their intent is not to kill the opponent, only to define who is stronger and more dominant.
Happy Cows Invade Empty Nature Preserve Near Haifa
The country was under curfew for the last Passover holiday.
Mountain Goats and Foxes Roam Israel’s Empty Preserves
The ibex is a kind of wild goat whose biblical Hebrew name is ya'el.
Killer Whale Spotted Off Israel’s Northern Shore
Killer whales feature strongly in the mythologies of indigenous cultures, with their reputation ranging from being the souls of humans to merciless killers.
Stunning: Israel’s Southern Canyons after the Floods
I am so grateful to Oded Sahar of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority for these images. I could stare at them for hours.
Kinneret Water Level Up 3.15 Inches Since Friday
The current water level is 2.59 meters higher than the lower red line.
On Tuesday: Forget the Snow, Look at the Rainbows
Despite all the cold emanating from the weather report, I chose to share with you the rainbow pictures we received from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority this morning.
Bennett Establishes 7 Nature Preserves in Judea & Samaria
"As usual, we have come to carry out the strengthening of our Land of Israel! Not talk. Deeds."
Feisty Pod of Dolphins Playing off Ashkelon Coast
"The dolphin is endangered in the Mediterranean and so it is very fascinating to watch."
Oil Firm to Pay Over NIS 100 Million in Damages for 2014 Spill
"This is another reminder that citizens must take responsibility because the state
... does not maintain the public’s right to clean and healthy nature.”
Chol HaMoed Travelers Meet Israel’s Amazing Mountain Goats
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been using the intermediary days of Sukkot (one more than in the diaspora) to tour the land, picnic...
New Mosaic Floor Overlooking the Kinneret Illustrates Miracle of Feeding the Multitude
A colorful mosaic, with dedication inscriptions and descriptions of baskets with loaves and fish, was exposed at the “Burnt Church” in Hippos.
Watch: Hatchling Turtle Trapped in Car Tracks on Way to Sea
Israel bans driving cars on the beach. The vehicles leave behind sockets and grooves in the sand which are obstacles to little turtles.
Watchtower Dating Back to King Hezekiah Uncovered by IDF Paratroopers
Activity in the ancient tower ceased on the eve of the expedition of Sennacherib, King of Assyria, in Judah in 701 BCE.
Watch: Kamikaze Wild Donkeys in Negev Mountain Nature Preserve
You must be familiar with the sight of an alley cat who suddenly decides to cross the street at racing speed, just in front...
Illegally Trapped Fawn Rescued from Palestinian Authority
The Israeli deer is the only large herbivore left in Israel in large numbers and is in danger of extinction.
1,800 Year Old Roman Inscription on Milestone East of the Kinneret Deciphered
Since the road was built many years before the emperor's time, the researchers assume that the name of Maximinus Thrax suggests extensive renovation work that was carried out during his rule.
Maybe Consider Nahal Ayun for your Honeymoon?
The stream originates from the springs in the Marjayoun valley in southern Lebanon.