Animals
The Persian leopard named after the NBA star arrives at the Safari
A Persian leopard named Deni, after Deni Avdija, arrived at the Ramat Gan Safari to mate with Noa as part of a European breeding program.
Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls
Negev Vet clinics founder Dr. Galia Melman Shalev to receive award for Oct. 7 animal rescue efforts
Mysterious Bolivian 'weird cat' recognized as new species, marking first discovered in over century
‘Child predator tour’: Chester Zoo corrects awkward ticket listing caused by computer error
A zoo spokeswoman said the mistake was "due to our default naming convention in our system", but it was "quickly changed".
Sea levels rising: The new threat that could displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches
A new study warns rising sea levels could shrink Israel's sea turtle nesting areas by 2100, erasing up to 96% of beach width between Tel Aviv Marina and Port.
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court also imposed 10,000-shekel fine on defendant, who kept green monkey and chameleon in his yard without permit.
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Animal rights group Let the Animals Live says Tel Mond, Yeruham, Mevaseret Zion, Yavne, Kiryat Bialik, and Rishon Lezion have joined the initiative to ban live chickens for kapparot.
Injured ibex returns to Ein Gedi reserve after amputation at Ramat Gan Safari Hospital
A Nubian ibex with a broken leg underwent amputation at the Wildlife Hospital and returned to Ein Gedi reserve functioning on three legs last week.
Straight from the horse’s mouth: New Israeli AI helps horses tell us when they are in pain
The research found a solution to an enduring challenge in both veterinary and human medicine: how to identify pain and distress in individuals who cannot communicate what they are experiencing.
Kenya arrests four in probe into 18 elephant deaths in Amboseli
Kenya's Tourism and Wildlife Ministry said the first 15 elephant deaths were recorded between June 24 and July 24.
The new attraction where you can get up close to sea turtles
The Nature and Parks Authority opens its new NIS 30M Sea Turtle Rescue Center at Nahal Alexander, featuring a hospital, visitor experience, and breeding program.
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
The dogs were transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, marking the end of a months-long effort to relocate the animals as Ridglan faced scrutiny over its treatment of dogs.
At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals
Municipal records show that there were a number of zoos in Gaza before the Israel-Hamas war erupted, displaying exotic and wild animals, including lions and eagles.
