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Frankincense is Soon to be the Ghost of Christmas Past

Frankincense burners such as those depicted above could eventually become unnecessary as frankincense supplies dwindle. We all know the story. The Three Wise Men (Magi)...

Prized UAE Falcons Have Hospitals and Passports

Unlike many wild animals in the UAE, prized Saker Falcons receive first-class protection. Residents of the United Arab Emirates are frequently caught with illegally-procured wild...

Eco Tourism in Cape Town, South Africa

We climbed aboard the Ocean Adventurer over the weekend to learn more about the prolific upwelling system that supports such extraordinary biodiversity. It is a strikingly adapted high-performance sailing catamaran hull chosen by owner David de Villiers for its super efficient design, which uses 70% less fuel than its counterparts.

Jordan and Israel Find Risks in Dead Sea – Red Sea Canal

The dire situation of the Dead Sea has recently been dramatized by eco artists like Sigalit Landau The Dead Sea is again in environmental headlines...

Nature Iraq Acts as “Waterkeeper” for Ailing Upper Tigris River

The Upper Tigris River in Iraq could get a new lease on life as an Iraqi conservation group receives support to study its numerous...

Giant Plumes of Gurgling Methane Could Fast-Track Planetary Warming

Recent discoveries have confirmed scientists' longstanding fears that global warming would catalyze the release of millions of tons of potential greenhouse gas emissions locked...

2nd International Ornithology Festival in the Galilee

Looking for a cool eco-activity with the kids this Hanukkah vacation? This one is for the birds! Until December 28th, you can visit nature reserves...

Man Evolved When Elephant Meat Ran Out

Losing elephant steaks was stressful, but helped shape modern man says new study on the Middle East Dietary change led to the appearance of modern...

Critically Endangered Egyptian Tortoise: “Rarer Than Rockin Horse Poo…”

These tiny Egyptian Tortoises are a hot commodity among illegal wildlife traders. They are also facing extinction in the wild as a result. Fantapants is a...

Walk the Gospel and Follow the Footsteps of Jesus

Walk in the footpaths of Jesus on the Gospel Trail. It's pilgrim's progress: walking in the footsteps of Jesus. There are now two trails...

Help Protect Coastal Fisheries – The Islamic Way

The Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences wants your vote for its project aimed at protecting coastal fisheries One of the world's oldest Green...

Sewage Flows Where Pilgrims Once Trod

Jerusalem belches out its untreated waste to area of beauty, holy sites Mohammed Nakhal is normally a calm man, but he’s seething now. The stench...

Kibbutz Recovers from Killer Forest Fires by Going Green

Green Prophet visits a kibbutz going green, after a destructive wildfire. They're planting oaks and hardwood to resist the next fire. The 2010 Carmel Forest...

New DNA Test Spots Ewes That Get More Lambs for Their Bang

Israeli researchers have developed a DNA test that will allow the desert-dwelling Bedouin tribes to detect which of their sheep have a gene that...

Biblical Hyrax Is Now A Pest

The hyrax are cute to some, and pests to others. Photos by Arik Kershenbaum They are considered as cute little critters to some people, and...

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