17 Aug Why did the Greek tortoise cross the road?
It didn’t. Construction, roads and fences blocked its path.

This photo of a Greek tortoise was taken by SPNI’s Liron Shapira, a nature photographer, on a road in Israel’s northern Golan.
Help Us Save the Greek Tortoises!
These tortoises, once common in Israel, today have almost no chance to cross a road safely.
It’s truly devastating to see these incredible creatures disappearing from our local ecosystems. Their habitats are rapidly shrinking, fragmented, and disconnected, hindering their ability to survive and thrive. People are collecting them as pets, and their population is dwindling.
These magnificent creatures are in danger of extinction and they need your help!
Support the Ecological Corridors That Tortoises Need.
You can help us to to establish inter-connected ecological corridors that can provide safe passageway for wildlife.
These corridors act as lifelines, connecting fragmented habitats, and enabling animals to migrate, find food, and establish vital genetic exchange. By creating these pathways, we will help sustain our diverse ecosystems and safeguard the long-term survival of numerous species.

How You Can Help
1. Donate
Your generous contributions will directly support SPNI’s conservation efforts, enabling the protection of these Greek tortoises, restore their habitats, and establish ecological corridors.
2. Stay Informed – Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Learn more about Israel’s incredible biodiversity and the steps we can take to protect it by signing up for our informative newsletter.
3. Spread the Word
Forward this blog post and share our campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues. Help us raise awareness about the importance of saving the Greek tortoises and creating ecological corridors.
Together, We Can Make a Difference!
Thanks for being a champion for Israel’s wildlife.
By supporting SPNI’s efforts to create ecological corridors, you become an essential guardian of Israel’s wildlife and ecosystems. Act now to ensure a sustainable future for the Greek tortoises and the countless species that depend on our help for survival.


