
Animals
This Mullica Hill dog trainer draws on past trauma to help rehabilitate anxious and abused pups
On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.
2 weeks ago
Listen 7:14From beaches to barns: Cape May nonprofit gives horses a second chance
In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.
2 weeks ago
Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.
3 weeks ago
‘Tiger Love Island’: Philly zoo’s new big cats arrive as part of breeding program
The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed an Amur tiger and an Amur leopard as part of a coordinated conservation effort to protect two of the world’s most endangered big cat species.
1 month ago
Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population
Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.
1 month ago
History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters
In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.
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Listen 2:41Animal Alliance in New Jersey announces plans to expand, merge with Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter
The partnership will expand adoption opportunities and create a new state-of-the-art animal care facility for the region.
1 month ago
Listen 0:56Dogs struggle with summer heat: Here’s how to keep them safe
Heat waves are tough on people — and tougher on some pets, especially dogs. A vet offers advice on keeping them safe.
2 months ago
The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.
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Listen 1:29While felines flourish, large dogs are facing longer stays and rising surrender rates.
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Unique dialect of Delaware Bay seaside sparrow song could serve as an ‘indicator’ for climate change
Seaside sparrows at Cooks Beach have their own “dialect.” Rowan University researchers monitor their songs as a way to track salt marsh health.
2 months ago
Listen 6:06King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work
The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.
2 months ago
Listen 4:03Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Philly’s Betsy Ross House celebrates the Fourth of July with Patriotic Pets Parade
The third year of the parade and costume competition saw three noncanine contestants, including a snake and a giant rabbit.
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