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A large eagle flies in the sky of the Israeli mountains with a tracking device on its back. Credit - Tubla Salomon

Like humans: in old age, eagles also go out less to "hang out" and prefer to "stay at home"

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Most of the wolves in Israel are found in the Golan Heights and the Arabah. Photo: Shlomo Priceblom

About wolves and other animals: how does the predator affect the mammals in the Golan Heights?

A new Israeli study examined how the presence of wolves affects the activity of large mammals. The findings reinforce the importance of the predator in maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem
A diver from the Sea Research Institute of Haifa University dives in the Galapagos Reserve. Photo: Haifa University

Galapagos: Haifa University delegation investigates - Haifa University

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Dr. Tal Lozato Canaan and her team from the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa recently completed a fascinating research trip to the Galapagos Islands

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The Western Negev region abounds in a unique and unusual biological diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna. Photo: Yuval Neuman

Heavy shade: the effect of eucalyptus trees on anemones in the Western Negev

The many eucalyptus trees planted in the area have become an integral part of the landscape around Gaza. A new study examined their effect on anemones and other unique plants in the region and suggests reconsidering their planting, as part of efforts
Olive vineyard in organic farming. Photography: Raz Simon

More profitable agriculture: the method of growing olives that is good for the economy and the environment

A new Israeli study examined how different methods of agriculture affect the environment and the landscape versus the benefits for the farmer. The findings show that there is a method that makes it possible to both generate economic profit and preserve nature
The displaced people of the north. Photo: Yossi Zamir, Shatil Stock

Neither in the city nor in the forest: on the meaning of the fires in the urban areas of the north

The effects of fires in the middle regions of Israel: threats to biological diversity and dangers to humans
Gal Vared holds a rope on which a soft coral grows in the coral reef at a depth of 15 meters in front of the Katsa beach (photograph: Dr. Ronan Lieberman)

Encouraging news: plastic pollution in the Gulf of Eilat is low compared to other coral reefs in the world

The research team: "We must act quickly to continue to protect our coral reefs" * The article is dedicated to the memory of Tal Ilon, a man of the sea, commander of the Kfar Gaza alert squad who was murdered on the 7
Light pollution in Israel as seen from space. Image: depositphotos.com

The rate of land and sea warming in Israel is faster than the world average - from the State of Nature 2022 report trends and threats

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The 2022 State of Nature Report, Volume Trends and Threats, presents a snapshot of key factors and processes that affect the state of nature in Israel as a result of human activity. The Fabric is the national program for assessing the state of nature in
Shulamit Falls in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Ein-Gadi and nature conservation then and now

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Dr. Assaf Rosenthal was the director of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve for a decade during its declaration as a reserve. At an event held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the reserve, Dr. Rosenthal warned that today they do not limit the number of
Herds of animals in Africa. Photo: COLOMBO NICOLA/Shutterstock

Economic nature conservation

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Nahal Banias Reserve. Photo: Protasov AN, Shutterstock

One of the good results of the corona virus - limiting visits to nature reserves

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Demonstrators against the IEI oil shale project in the Adolim region, in front of the meeting of the District Committee for Planning and Construction in Jerusalem, September 2, 2014. Photo: Green Trend

Adam, nature and law: nature, the environment and health will be harmed if the High Court is not allowed to intervene

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Animal migration in the Serengeti. Photo: shutterstock

Human influence on the Serengeti and Masai Mara is becoming clear

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Park ranger. Photo: shutterstock.com

listen to the forest to avoid damaging it

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A lion in the Kruger Reserve in South Africa. Photo: shutterstock

Another lion fell victim to "sporting" hunting

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A plastic bag at sea. Source: Ben Mierement, NOAA NOS (ret.

Something small and bad

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Buffaloes in the Hula marshes, against the backdrop of the Hermon, 30s or early 40s of the 20th century. Photo: Wikipedia.

70 years of environment in Israel

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Planting trees: forests absorb carbon, stabilize climate and prevent soil erosion. Source: Chris Poulin/USFWS.

The things everyone can do to save the environment

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Illustration: pixabay.

is there water

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Besides their food supply, polar bears depend on the sea ice to expand their range of movement, to find mates, and to pass on life skills to the next generation. Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service.

The slow death of polar bears

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British forest. Will the afforestation trend help curb climate change? Photo: Trần Anh Tuấn, Unsplash

The British plan to plant 50 million trees and create a huge forest in the north of England

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The Great Barrier Reef in Australia. is in danger of bleaching. Photo: yanguang lan.

Whitens and disappears

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algae. It still needs to be proven that platinum protects the human skin even outside the sterile laboratory. Photograph: Gugulethu Mhlanga.

Is the sunscreen of the future hiding in algae?

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Illustration: Marco Verch.

Tourism - offensive and destructive 

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Dong caterpillars, like the one in the picture, are able to gnaw and break down plastic. Image: Federica Bertocchini, Paolo Bombelli, and Chris Howe.

Can caterpillars that eat plastic save the world?

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