Wildlife
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
Archaeologists uncover clues to the lives of giant elephants and early humans who shared Israel’s Hula Valley nearly 800,000 years ago.
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Northern Snakehead 'frankenfish' terrorizes unsuspecting fishing fans
The invasive fish with menacing teeth, capable of surviving on land and displaying aggressive predatory behavior, poses a significant threat to American ecosystems.
Levels of microplastics in the Mediterranean a threat to wildlife
A sea of plastic, the Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds.
Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC
A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.
As monkey and pig populations rise, so does the threat of disease
Pig and monkey populations are on the rise in Southeast Asia, largely due to human activity. Unfortunately, the drastic rise in these species' populations could threaten humans with disease.
One man's close encounter with deadly sea snail caught on video
The venom from a single cone snail can claim the lives of up to 700 individuals, and this man almost became one of its victims.
Florida bear terrifies bathers after joining them for a swim
A black bear spooked Florida beachgoers after being spotted swimming in the shallow water, but state wildlife experts say it's not an unusual occurrence.
380 new species discovered in Southeast Asia - WWF
The new species include 24 amphibians, 19 fish, one mammal, 290 plants and 46 reptiles.
WATCH: Large fire threatens houses on Mount Yavne'el near Tiberias
26 firefighting teams were on the scene in an effort to gain control over the fire, including 6 planes from the aerial firefighting unit.
Rare albino panda spotted in the wild
The Wolong National Nature Reserve released footage of the albino panda, where the albino panda can be seen approaching a mother panda and its baby in a tree.
Mass extinction of Earth's wildlife is closer than we think - study
Extinctions are preceded by progressive species population declines over time, which leave traces that can alert scientists to imminent extinction.
