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Thursday, July 2, 2009

IDF goes green in bid to protect Hermon wildlife

Ha'aretz
'Birds like the Syrian serin, its friend the finch, and other flora and fauna that are unique to Mount Hermon have enjoyed an extraordinary period of quiet.

In deference to the natural habitat, the army has decided to scale down its activities in the vicinity of the nature preserve ...

".... "This is also a critical period for the animals. The reptiles, mammals, and birds who have come into this world ..." Full story
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