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18-563: The symbol of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority is the ibex , a mountain goat similar to the antelope. One of the missions of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority is enforcing Israeli wildlife protection laws. As of 2015, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority was the overseer of 400 nature reserves and 81 national parks, covering over 20 percent of Israel’s land mass. The coverage of the Authority has grown fairly rapidly. For example, in 2007

36-626: A hunting dog . From the similar age a gold jewelry ibex image was found at the Akrotiri archaeological site on Santorini in present day Greece . An Iron Age Capra ibex specimen was recovered at the Aq Kupruk Archaeological site in present day Afghanistan , illustrating either domestication or hunting of the ibex by these early peoples. However, archaeological records of ibex can be difficult to separate from those of domestic goats . Earlier evidence of domestication or hunting of

54-606: A buck. The ibex's horns appear at birth and continue to grow through the rest of its life. Species of wild goats that are called ibex are: Evidence of the ibex is widely present in the archaeological record, particularly in the Near East and Mediterranean regions. Ibex motifs are very common on cylinder seals and pottery, both painted and embossed. Excavations from Minoan Crete at Knossos , for example, have yielded specimens from c.  1800 BCE , including one cylinder seal depicting an ibex defending himself from

72-407: A second term, citing claims regarding the Authority's conservation policies during his first term, but the government approved the appointment nonetheless. In 2011, Minister of Environmental Protection Gilad Erdan sought to depose Amitay, claiming that he is acting against public interest. As a result, Amitay retired a year earlier than planned. In December of the same year, Shaul Goldstein, head of

90-510: A yellow underbelly and darker legs. Their horns are scimitar-shaped and heavily ridged. In males, these horns are around 70 cm (28 in), while in females they are much smaller. West Caucasian turs live in rough mountainous terrain between 800 and 4,000 m (2,600 and 13,100 ft) above sea level, where they eat mainly grasses and leaves . They are preyed upon by steppe wolves and lynxes ; Persian leopards and Syrian brown bears may also be possible predators. Humans are also

108-471: Is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, as the wild population is estimated to be between 5,000 and 6,000 individuals. It is also known by the names "zebuder," "zac" and "Caucasian ibex." West Caucasian turs stand up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall at the shoulder and weigh around 65 kg (143 lb). They have large but narrow bodies and short legs. West Caucasian turs have a chestnut coat with

126-484: The Gush Etzion Regional Council was appointed as CEO by a government committee. In October 2017, the Authority came under public criticism when a visitor to Avshalom Cave observed that none of the instructional material in the cave contained an estimate of its age, and a local guide claimed that this was due to pressure by the ultra-Orthodox population, which was later confirmed by media outlets. After

144-417: The Authority oversaw only 69 national parks and 190 nature reserves - a doubling of reserves in only 8 years. All parks and nature reserves are divided into six regions: The Israel Nature and Parks Authority has led significant efforts to protect the endangered griffon vulture population, particularly through the "Under Our Wing" project, which focuses on breeding vultures in captivity and releasing them into

162-630: The Protection of Nature in Israel has criticized decisions of the Nature and Parks Authority's policies on several occasions, claiming that they have harmed nature reserves in various ways. Let the Animals Live  [ he ] organization has also claimed that the Authority was harming animals. In 2007, scientists and nature conservation organizations opposed the extension of CEO Eli Amitay's appointment for

180-925: The affair, the authority announced that the material will be corrected and the CEO "called for an examination of all instructional material to ensure that it conforms to scientific truth". Ibex An ibex ( pl. : ibex, ibexes or ibices) is any of several species of wild goat (genus Capra ) , distinguished by the male's large recurved horns , which are transversely ridged in front. Ibex are found in Eurasia , North Africa and East Africa . The name ibex comes from Latin, borrowed from Iberian or Aquitanian , akin to Old Spanish bezerro , 'bull', modern Spanish becerro , 'yearling'. Ranging in height from 70 to 110 centimetres (27–43 in) and weighing 90 to 120 kilograms (200–270 lb) for males, ibex can live up to 20 years. Three closely related varieties of goats found in

198-430: The animal. Further Information: Nubian ibex § Cultural Significance and Human Exploitation When firearms spread in the 15th century, the large population of ibex that spanned many of Europe's mountains decreased as they became easy targets for hunters. The ibex was often hunted for its meat, with other body parts used for medicine. The ibex horns were highly sought after as a remedy for impotence, while its blood

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216-440: The damaged ecosystem. These include planting native trees, creating firebreaks, and clearing debris to prevent future fires. Volunteers from Israel and around the world helped replant thousands of trees, while experts are monitoring long-term ecological impacts to ensure the forest's health and resilience. The project has made significant strides in rehabilitating the region and reducing the risk of future wildfires. The Society for

234-452: The ibex was found identified through DNA analysis of the contents of the stomach of Ötzi , the natural mummy of a Chalcolithic man discovered in the Ötztal Alps in 1991, who lived between 3400 and 3100 BCE . According to DNA reconstruction, the man's penultimate meal contained ibex. There is a myth that says Ibex used to have wings in a time and they used to fly back in dates, by time their wings disappeared and they started climbing

252-511: The mountain. In Yemen , the ibex is a longstanding symbol of national identity, representing many positive attributes of the Yemeni people. Numbers of the animal – primarily the Nubian ibex – declined significantly from the late 20th century, due to hunting. In 2022, activists and intellectuals urged the declaration of an annual National Ibex Day, on 22 January, along with calls for greater protection of

270-426: The wild are not usually called ibex: the markhor , western tur , and eastern tur . A male ibex is referred to as a buck, a female is a doe, and young juveniles are called kids. An ibex buck is commonly larger and heavier than a doe. The most noticeable difference between the sexes is the larger size of a buck's horns. The doe grows a pair of smaller, thinner horns which develop considerably more slowly than those of

288-508: The wild. The project also sets up feeding stations to help vultures avoid poisoned carcasses, a major threat. These initiatives, alongside actions to prevent intentional poisoning by farmers, have contributed to the recovery of the griffon vulture population in Israel, a critical species for the region's ecosystem. In the wake of the devastating Carmel Forest fire of 2010 , the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, along with Jewish National Fund , launched large-scale reforestation efforts to restore

306-611: Was soon extended to the rest of the kingdom. In 1856, Victor Emmanuel II , succeeding Charles-Felix as the king, inducted the Gran Paradiso as a protected hunting estate along with appointed gamekeepers to patrol the area. West Caucasian tur The West Caucasian tur ( Capra caucasica ) is a mountain-dwelling goat-antelope native to the western half of the Caucasus Mountains range, in Georgia and European Russia . It

324-467: Was used for treating kidney stones . The relentless hunting of the ibex might have led to its extinction were it not for the foresight of the dukes of Savoy. Charles-Felix , Duke of Savoy and King of Sardinia, banned the hunting of the ibex across his estates of the Gran Paradiso after being persuaded by a report on the animal's endangered state. The ban was implemented on 12 September 1821 and its law

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