Animals

North American river otters once lived in every major river system in Pennsylvania. But because of development, otters largely disappeared from the state by the early 1900s.

Backyard chicken farmers are hopeful that City Council members will introduce a bill to legalize hens in Philadelphia soon. It would be the third time in six years.

The blaze broke out around 3:13 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Wiggle Goats, a rescue and sanctuary that provides lifelong care for goats and other farm animals.

City falcons have successfully added buildings and bridges to the their natural habitats in cities such as Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and animal health.

A Camden animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days.

Birding in Philly has become popular, and many of the city’s birding groups focus on inclusivity and diversity.

Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.

Mommy, the zoo’s longest resident, is the oldest-known first-time mom of her species in the world.

The announcement comes after environmentalists took legal action to speed up the process.

Beloved Philly breakfast spots have recently raised prices and aren’t expecting relief anytime soon, even with reports of egg prices coming down.

Take precautions around sick or dead wild birds, experts recommend. But you can keep your bird feeder up.

The Philadelphia School District runs the farm, which has ambitious plans to train for careers beyond “cows and plows.”

Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.