Animals

Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building

The results support that, under conditions of adequate intake, the source of protein and its daily distribution do not significantly affect muscle growth.

 Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building. Illustration.
A police vehicle patrols the beach ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S. September 11, 2018.

Parents arrested after baby found in waste-filled home with 40 animals, incl. decaying dead goat

 Animals found in West Bank investigation on May 14, 2025.

Three suspects arrested after illegal animals found in West Bank village

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Rare golf ball-sized New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck


Clio the Sea Butterfly makes history by laying eggs for researchers

Australian scientists aboard the icebreaker ship RSV Nuyina uncovered a host of unique marine creatures during a 60-day expedition near the Denman Glacier in East Antarctica.

 Clio the Sea Butterfly makes history by laying eggs for researchers.

Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study

While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.

 Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.

Stranded: Survivor shares ordeal after spending 36 hours in gator-infested swamp after plane crash

The five survivors, including a 6-year-old boy, spent 36 hours in the predator-infested swamp area before being rescued on Friday by some fishermen.

Five people survived an intensive ordeal after they were left stranded in an alligator and anaconda-infested swamp last week when their small plane lost altitude and was forced to land in the Bolivian jungle. 

WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts

“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.

A monkey that was found chained up in a bathroom.

Sanctuary sought for two stranded killer whales after zoo shuts down

The mother and son duo have spent their whole lives at the Marineland Antibes but are now seeking new waters after the center shut down in January.

 The latest in orca fashion.

Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested

Zoo CEO Sigalit Hertz said that they believe the three individuals were "animal traffickers who knew exactly what to steal."

 36 parrots stolen from Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo

Israel Police, INPA find lemur, parrots, chameleons, stuffed gazelle illegally held near Netanya

The animals were being kept illegally in a private home, and were transferred to INPA custody. This was the first time that authorities had found the critically endangered species of lemur.

 A black lemur found during a raid by Israel Police in Netanya, April 22, 2025.

Loose camel causes stir in central Israel, evades capture

"The municipal veterinary service rushed to the scene and tried to persuade the camel to cooperate, but, being a camel, he had other plans."

 A camel in Rosh Ha'ayin

Authorities find an additional three monkeys across Israel

One of the monkeys was captured in Lod, one in Rishon Lezion, and one in Nof HaGalil, the Nature and Parks Authority stated.

Israel's Nature and Parks Authority rescue a monkey, April 2025.

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species

The public may submit comments on the proposal for 30 days following its publication in the Federal Register, which is expected on Thursday.

An alligator is seen in the Everglades' swamps during the 2020 Python Challenge Python Bowl in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee, Florida, U.S. January 15, 2020. Picture taken January 15, 2020.

Israel Kennel Club to host dog show in Arad to support southern residents

Sponsored by animal food brand Royal Canin, the show will feature around 800 dogs from approximately 130 different breeds, competing for titles in 10 different rings.

 The Israeli Kennel Club, sponsored by Royal Canin, will hold the largest international dog show in Israel in Arad.