Rains forecast to break extreme heatwave that hit region in recent days, sparking hundreds of fires and leaving thousands without power;

Rare and endangered Mediterranean monk seal is spotted again on Sharon region shore before heading back into the water, extending her 2-week stay

With annual fire season starting May 1, teams have been busy in the Mount Carmel National Park in northern Israel, the site of one of Israel's worst blazes in 2010

The common blue butterfly beats out 139 winged contestants; southern white admiral comes in second, followed by African monarch in third

As temperatures rise and schools are on vacation, overcrowding leads to closing of some sites

Environment Ministry asked to fund NIS 20 million yearly to remove poison-laced carcasses put out by farmers and accidentally consumed by the birds

After last year's bird flu killed at least 8,000 gray cranes, the park is giving out less corn to control crowding; farmers now await compensation for expected damage to crops

Dubbed 'Abu Malek,' animal features in Tik Tok and other social media videos, prompting police investigation; cub in custody of Nature and Parks Authority

Proposal by ultra-Orthodox lawmakers calls for 15% of operating hours to be divided between men and women; opposition MKs slam move as establishing 'religious state'

Authorities foil attempt to bring three lizards and two snakes into the country, stashed in plastic containers, tin foil and socks