Just over a year after eight of the birds were poisoned, the population still remains endangered and concentrated in just two areas of country, with natural reproduction slow

Scientists say rising temperatures are reducing the amount of time that polar bears can hunt for food: 'Their habitat is literally melting'

Around 20 of an estimated local population of 30 to 40 dolphins, endangered in the Mediterreanean Sea, accompany Israel Nature and Parks Authority patrol boat

Freshwater fish added to list for first time; ministry backtracks from pledge to shield Mediterranean tuna, grouper

Only one specimen of ficus palmata is known to currently remain in the wild in Israel; its planting is part of new tradition at Knesset to help preserve rare plants

Meanwhile, Iran continues to hold in prison eight researchers of rare Asiatic cheetah on charges of using cameras to spy for Israel, US

Israel Nature and Parks Authority joins Interpol, Europol and more than 20 nations in major international clampdown on illegal smuggling and keeping of reptiles

1,800-page assessment shows accelerating loss of clean air, drinkable water, CO2-absorbing forests, pollinating insects, protein-rich fish and storm-blocking mangroves