Animals
Pa. wants to reduce vehicle collisions with animals using wildlife corridors
Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
1 week ago
Listen 1:06The invasive Hessian fly spurred suspicions of biological warfare, threatened the new nation’s economy and inspired the nation’s first citizen science project.
2 weeks ago
Listen 7:45Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions
We explore the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to odd-couple friendships to empathy in baboons.
Air Date: February 27, 2026
Listen 49:34Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response as officials report over 7 million infections in last month
Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12City County passes bill that would halt dog breeding, certain puppy sales in Philadelphia
The goal is to control the pet population in a city that has thousands of strays plucked from the streets.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:53Bird flu concerns grow in New Jersey as Pennsylvania boosts farm protections
More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.
4 weeks ago
Love birds? Philadelphians can help scientists by counting them this Valentine’s Day
Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.
1 month ago
Zoo staff say the female hawk and female turkey vulture share food, preen each other and have even attempted to raise eggs.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs
As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.
1 month ago
Philly’s push to help birds avoid windows just got a windfall
Bird Safe Philly has been working to lessen bird collisions for five years. Its budget just increased tenfold.
1 month ago
Listen 1:15Meet Chick Pea, a Brahma chicken at the Philadelphia Zoo who’s poised to predict Super Bowl winner
The zoo’s ambassador animal will peck her pick on Friday. Will she side with the Seahawks or pray for the Patriots?
1 month ago
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As a potential snowstorm threatens to blanket the Philadelphia region and beyond, here are some tips to keep pets safe in the cold.
2 months ago
‘DeVon-tails Smith’ among 11 Philly-area shelter dogs competing in Puppy Bowl 2026
Out: Kevin Patullo apologists, locker-room beefs and drive-killing penalties. In: sloppy kisses, water-bowl scrums and indiscriminate potty breaks.
2 months ago
Listen 6:24Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever mix, wandered for about 25 miles before her tracking tag and drone technology enabled rescuers to find her the next day.
2 months ago
La propuesta se envió a los legisladores para concientizar sobre el bienestar animal. Sin embargo, algunos paseadores de perros cuestionan su viabilidad.
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