Migrating birds

Capable of flying at speeds over 100 km/h. Kerkir. Photo: Dr. Yoav Perlman

Kerkir: The migratory duck "in full bloom" that first arrives in Israel – but it is still allowed to be hunted despite being endangered

The kraker, a small, swift duck that passes through Israel on its way from Europe and Asia to Africa and India, depends on humid habitats that are disappearing at an alarming rate and is in global decline – yet it is still on the species list.
You were breathless with her extraordinary neck rotation ability. Photo: Rachel Aloni

Live the moment: The white-tailed deer – the silent predator that guards the fields

It has phenomenal hearing, a heart-shaped face, and the ability to "dive" through the air toward prey in complete silence. How did the snort become an unexpected ally of modern agriculture? The Hottest Questions About Animals