Along with the fossils, paleolithic tools were also found at the site, indicating that early humans lived with these giant elephants and perhaps hunted them.
Springtime brings blossoms to Israel, and these attract butterflies. One of the most common species that we can find almost everywhere is the little Fiery Copper butterfly.
"It’s moving to see how the people of Israel continue to choose nature and connect to their roots," said KKL-JNF chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.
An unusual sighting of an Antennariidae, or more commonly known as a frogfish, was reported on Saturday in the Gulf of Eilat.
Residents warned to avoid wild animals and boil water amid anthrax outbreak.
Fossil evidence shows existence of elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles thriving in environments rich in rivers and lakes.
The hatchlings are the offspring of Mommy and Abrazzo, two Western Santa Cruz tortoises and the zoo's two oldest residents, each estimated to be around 100 years old.
This specific butterfly was chosen to honor Ariel not just for its orange wings, but because Ariel is one of Jerusalem’s 70 names, the academy explained.
Some Tessmannia princeps trees may be up to 3,000 years old due to their extremely slow growth.
Researchers find wild chimpanzees prefer plants 2.75 times more flexible, indicating sophisticated understanding of material properties.
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