Mammal observations

The summeries and discussions in thy past days are dedicated mainly to Reptiles, but mammal observations are being submitted too, including reports of:

European Hedgehog , Erinaceus europaeus
House Mouse, Mus musculus
Indian Crested Porcupine , Hystrix indica – roadkill report
Wild Boar , Sus scrofa
Egyptian Fruit - bat , Rousettus aegyptiacus
Kuhl's Pipistrelle, Pipistrellus kuhlii


European Badger, Meles meles. Neve Ilan area, 15/9/2014. © shai_cahani


Cape Hare , Lepus capensis
Golden Jackal , Canis aureus
Gray Wolf , Canis lupus
Red Fox , Vulpes vulpes
European Badger , Meles meles - road kill reports
Egyptian Mongoose , Herpestes ichneumon
Striped Hyena , Hyaena hyaena
Mountain Gazelle, Gazella gazella


Mountain Gazelle, Gazella gazella. Neve Ilan area, 15/9/2014. ©nadavkna


Persian fallow deer , Dama dama mesopotamica – 3 specimens seen in the Judean mountains, where the second reintroduction project is being carried out. More about the Persian Fallow Deer here: Persian Fallow Deer in Israel



A reintroduced Persian fallow deer , Dama dama mesopotamica. 19/9/2014 ©nadavkna

On behalf of the team, thanks to all participants
Eyal