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An alligator is seen in the Everglades' swamps during the 2020 Python Challenge Python Bowl in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee, Florida, U.S. January 15, 2020. Picture taken January 15, 2020.

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species

The Israeli Kennel Club, sponsored by Royal Canin, will hold the largest international dog show in Israel in Arad.

Israel Kennel Club to host dog show in Arad to support southern residents

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

An injured forest dormouse being treated at KKL-JNF's Hula Valley Wildlife Acclimatization Center, April 2025.

KKL-JNF rehabilitates injured forest dormouse after rare daytime sighting

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Hippopotamus resting in the Zambezi River.

At least 50 hippos die from anthrax in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Petah Tikva father-son duo arrested for attacking neighbor, attempting to kidnap dog

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) jumping in the forest of Noord Brabant in the Netherlands.

UC Berkeley's 'Salto' robot jumps and balances like a squirrel

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

With Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi Colossal Biosciences revives the dire wolves.

With Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi Colossal Biosciences revives the dire wolves

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A six-week-old baby hippo "Toni", named after German national soccer player Antonio Ruediger, is pictured with its mother Debby, at Berlin Zoo in Berlin, Germany, August 15, 2024.

Anthrax kills 50 hippos in Congo's Virunga National Park

By REUTERS

Dire wolves.

Real-life 'Game of Thrones' wolves are back: Dire wolves reborn through science

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

An American Black Bear swims in the water

Russian man survives bear attack as sightings near Moscow increase

By REUTERS

Mommy, a 100-year-old tortoise, becomes the oldest first-time mother of her species.

Mommy, a 100-year-old tortoise, becomes the oldest first-time mother of her species

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

‘DESPITE MY usual discomfort with animals, especially ones that shed, I felt an immediate, special connection with Lev,’ says the writer.

Animals' PTSD from rocket sirens must also be acknowledged

By SHARON F. WEIL

Midbarium

In the Midbarium Beersheba, they're already preparing for Passover

By Lior Lerner

Juja, a sweet and resilient pup, suffered from kidney failure but found relief with this promising treatment.

Promising treatment for dogs with CKD shows positive results

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Police rescue illegally held monkey in Negev, March 14, 2025.

WATCH: Israel police recover illegally held monkey in cage in Negev as part of broad crackdown

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

ZIM Shipping Center in Sderot

Itamar's Home: A center for animal-assisted therapy for children in Sderot

By WALLA! LOCAL

A Long Island, NY rescue is honoring the memories of the slain Bibas family hostages with adoptable puppies.

Long Island dog rescue names adoptable puppies in honor of Bibas family

By JOANIE MARGULIES

New study reveals domestic cats arrived in China via the Silk Road around 600 CE

New study reveals domestic cats arrived in China via the Silk Road around 600 CE

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF