Wildlife experts hope population numbers can recover in woodlands like the Forest of the Martyrs west of Jerusalem

Research urges refraining from encouraging human population growth, calls for stopping urban sprawl into natural areas to save endangered species

But in year's end roundup report, Israel Nature and Parks Authority director says lack of functioning government leaves funding for 2020 unclear, harms ability to plan

Just 30 to 40 acacia gazelles remain in a protected area of the Arava desert