Israel’s ‘Red Book’ Reveals Alarming Decline in Reptile Populations

Israel’s ‘Red Book’ reveals alarming decline in reptile populations. New edition catalogs 92 species, including critically endangered Hermon viper and Beersheba

Pesach Benson

September 8, 2025 at 7:16 am • 1 min read

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