Animals
Urban wildlife – from coyotes to bats, Bakari Sellers ‘The Momentum’, Daniel’s Law
It’s getting wild. We talk about urban wildlife – from encounters with coyotes to bats who need our help
Air Date: April 25, 2024 12:00 pm
The American Ornithological Society will remove people’s names from birds. Many of those birds are now named after prominent Philadelphia scientists.
3 days ago
Listen 4:59New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring
While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.
4 days ago
Maria Wright recently found herself in an unlikely position when she received a devastating cancer diagnosis — becoming one of the people she usually serves.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:40Unimpressed by Philly’s cloudy eclipse? The animals at the zoo weren’t too impressed either
Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.
2 weeks ago
How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road
Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia Zoo invites visitors to document animal behaviors during Monday’s eclipse
Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can observe their favorite animals and document their behaviors before, during and after the eclipse.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Our Love of Dogs: Exploring the Human-Canine Bond
Millions of people share their lives with dogs. What makes the dog-human connection so unique and so fulfilling?
Air Date: April 5, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:54The Burlington County Animal Shelter is holding a baseball-themed adoption event that features a dog-cat contest.
3 weeks ago
What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak
Bird flu is now showing up among dairy cows and at a major egg producer and one person who had close contact with cows has been infected.
3 weeks ago
Kitten wrapped in duct tape, other animals rescued from Chester County home; suspect charged
According to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, officials were alerted to a maimed kitten while responding to a call about a stray dog in Coatesville last week.
3 weeks ago
Remembering Acclaimed Primatologist Frans de Waal
Primatologist Frans de Waal died last week. We listen back to Marty's interviews with de Waal about our connections to our great ape cousins.
Air Date: March 29, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:39Firefighters in New Jersey come to the rescue of a yellow Labrador stuck in a spare tire
The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company crew freed Daisy, an 11-month-old yellow Labrador, after she got her neck stuck inside a tire rim.
4 weeks ago
Aravind Krishnan is developing technology that can test for bacterial toxins using a plant-based alternative to horseshoe crabs.
1 month ago
Listen 1:19Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammoth
Some scientists object to the whole idea of trying to revive extinct animals.
2 months ago