Carmel Wildlife Reserve Welcomes Newborns and Saves Injured Fawns

The Carmel Wildlife Reserve has experienced a peak in its birthing season with the arrival of 10 new animals, including seven Persian onagers, a Carmel deer, and two Nubian ibex kids. This period demands intense daily observation and close health monitoring by the reserve's caretakers to ensure the survival of these rare species.

The season also presented urgent medical challenges requiring swift human intervention. Two fawns faced serious health issues: Onager fawn number 4 suffered a severe limp but was treated successfully with antibiotics and painkillers after X-rays showed swelling without fractures. Onager fawn number 7 was found weak and injured but recovered quickly following intensive local treatment and fluid therapy administered by the reserve's chief veterinarian, Dr. Tomer Nisimian.

Dr. Nisimian emphasized the complexity of medical challenges in the wild and the critical role of protected areas and dedicated care in conserving endangered species. The Carmel Wildlife Reserve continues to monitor the development of the newborns closely. The reserve focuses on breeding endangered or locally extinct animals, including Persian onagers, Carmel deer, vultures, and birds of prey, as part of national efforts to restore these species to the wild.