Wildlife in Tel Aviv is one of the major attractions in Tel Aviv and draws numerous travelers who come to spend their extended vacation in Israel. Tel Aviv is the home to a varied species of animals and plants which make a large portion of the total wildlife in Israel. If you ever visit Tel Aviv you should not miss the opportunity to explore the wildlife in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv is known for its lush woodlands, parched deserts and sand dunes. It has varied species of animals and plants. There are quite a number of zoos, nature parks and wildlife parks in Tel Aviv. If you want to get a general idea of the Tel Aviv wildlife you can go on a wildlife safari and see the animals from a close distance. These rides are conducted by the zoo authorities whereby you can see these animals moving freely in herds.
There are some 47,000 species of animals in Israel which include 116 different species of mammals and a variety of species of birds, reptiles and amphibians. If you visit the country side you will find some 2,780 types of plants which include Alpine flowers on the northern mountain slopes, coral peonies and desert papyrus reeds.
Tel Aviv has a diverse landscape and has verdure of trees and natural vegetation coupled with varied species of animals. The hilly areas in Tel Aviv are covered with natural woodlands. In the spring you will find various thorny broom and rockrose on the hillside. During the winters you will find a wide variety of hyacinth, crocus, narcissus, tulips, and cyclamen in the mountains.
A lot of effort was taken by the government to preserve the flora and fauna in Israel. At present there are nearly 200 million trees throughout the country which include pine forest, eucalyptus, carob and tamarisk. You will also find the prickly sabra cactus, palm trees etc.
If you explore Tel Aviv you will see quite a number of exotic desert animals. The visitors can also see the various species of animals which are found in Middle East, Western Europe and Africa. Tel Aviv has a diverse landscape and has a wide variety of animals. The native animals include horseshoe bats, porcupines, Caspian turtles, Egyptian mongoose, Persian squirrels, Balkan emerald lizards and various other animals.
Wildlife in Tel Aviv comprises of a rich and exotic floral and faunal assemblage that attracts wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers from far and wide
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