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Wild animals fear hunters, but not necessarily all humans. A large meta-analysis shows that animals adapt their behavior according to the level of danger and expectations of human activity. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Man is not always the scariest creature in the forest.

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New research shows that wild animals distinguish between hunters and fishermen and tourists and researchers, and adjust their level of fear to the type of threat and its perceived magnitude.
Poisoning of vultures, October 2021, in the Nahal Kina area in the south. Photo: Shlomit Shavit, Israel Nature and Parks Authority

The blessing and curse of pesticides

Following mass poisonings of wildlife from improper use of pesticides – here's how to reduce the risk of the next poisoning
Underwater military remains. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Weapons from World Wars on the Seabed – A Surprising Habitat for Marine Animals

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New research reveals that World War II munitions dumped in the Baltic Sea are home to a rich variety of marine organisms – despite high levels of toxic substances. Another finding points to a phenomenon
The Traffic Ecology Laboratory team collects samples from dead nests in Lake Hula during the outbreak, December 27, 2021. (Credit: Hadas Kahner, Israel Nature and Parks Authority)

Wildlife as gatekeepers: Real-time traffic monitoring could help prevent the next pandemic

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Hebrew University-led research offers a new framework for monitoring zoonotic diseases through biologging – and highlights the importance of global collaboration
An African Grey Jaco parrot in the wild, in the only place it's supposed to be. Photo: Manuel Torres Garcia, pexels

The Jaco Parrot: The Wisdom That Made Him a Victim

The gecko is one of the most intelligent creatures in nature – and that is precisely what makes it so sought after in the illegal trade. From Africa to Israel, the gecko is captured, smuggled and imprisoned, and its life turns from miraculous to tragic.
There is no doubt that lion cubs and monkeys evoke more intense emotions than reptiles and birds. Photo: Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Not just lions and monkeys: on the illegal wildlife trade

Money laundering, crime families, the spread of disease and animal suffering – the phenomenon of wildlife smuggling has serious consequences.
"This method does not harm the nesting bird as it continues incubating without knowing that the eggs will not hatch" visualization, Yohai Rotem

Nests against invaders: humane control of species

An Israeli industrial designer has developed a smart nest that prevents the development of minnow eggs without harming the bird - has the solution been found to eradicate the notorious invasive bird?
Crow in the desert. Photography: Ran Natan

Wise from the source: the surprising minds of the desert crows

The crows have become a routine part of our landscape. How smart are they really, and why is one species more successful than another?
A long-tailed macaque with a plastic cup in Singapore. Almost everywhere there are people, there is also plastic. Photography: Amos Chua

What happens when plastic reaches the forests and what does it have to do with monkeys?

A female golden jackal in Yarkon Park. Photo: Artemy Voikhansky, Wikipedia.

How do you stop rabies?

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The eastern lowland gorilla. Endangered. Source: Hans De Bisschop / flickr.

A world is disappearing

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Herds of animals in Africa. Photo: COLOMBO NICOLA/Shutterstock

Saving Africa's Wildlife Part II

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Cecil, a lion that is a national symbol. Photo: Daughter#3, Wikipedia

White Hunter, Black Silver

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