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An ongoing effort is made at Ramat Hanadiv, to reintroduce animals that have become extinct throughout the country to their natural habitats. The process of reintroduction and acclimatisation of wild animals is complex and liable to encounter many obstacles, until they can establish a stable, self-sustaining population that requires no active human intervention. This restoration effort is backed by research, observation and follow-up both before and during the acclimatisation process. These wildlife reintroduction efforts at Ramat Hanadiv are carried out jointly by Ramat Hanadiv, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. |
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Roe Deer In recent years, a number of roe deer from the captive breeding nucleus of the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority’s Carmel wildlife preserve (the Carmel Hai Bar) have been set free at Ramat Hanadiv. |
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Birds of Prey Many species of birds of prey have vanished from the Israeli landscape, with a significant decline in their population resulting from human activity. Many birds received by us have been severely injured, largely by human activity ranging from the uncontrolled use of pesticides, destruction of and changes in natural habitats, illegal hunting and many others. |
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The Return of the Lanners From 1990 until today, several fledglings have been released in Northern Israel, as part of a large project to reintroduce falcons, eagles, and other raptors to the country's landscape. Lanner falcons have not been observed breeding in the area in recent decades, as they have fallen prey to poisoning, similar to other raptors in Israel. Eyal Bartov, Ohad Hatzofe and Bill Woodley |
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