Mediterranean Monk Seals

Mediterranean Monk Seals (Monachus monachus) are mammals that are close to extinction. In nature, they number just a few hundred mammals. They are 2.5 meters long and about 350 kilograms in weight. Its diet consists mainly of fish and shellfish. For many years, the Mediterranean Monk Seal disappeared from our…

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Sea Turtle Eggs

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority takes great efforts to protect and preserve sea turtles. Beginning in the 90s, the Authority implemented a plan to encourage the preservation of sea turtles along the coasts of Israel. The rangers attempt to make certain that most of the eggs that are laid…

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Fallow Deer

Photographer: Yehuda Peled, Kyama member   The fallow deer is one of the rarest species of deer in the world today. It is mentioned in the Book of Deuteronomy as one of the organisms that Jews are allowed to eat. These are the beasts which ye may eat: the ox,…

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