Animals

Conservationists are concerned the plan would lead to overharvesting, and threaten the endangered red knot bird, which relies on horseshoe crab eggs for sustenance.

Elephant researcher Caitlin O'Connell on "Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and ourselves" and tuskless elephant evolution.

On Sunday, Feb. 13, Puppy Bowl XVIII will feature 16 dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Americans love their pets — as many as seven out of 10 households are home to cats, dogs, birds… or more unusual animal choices. ...

In some cities, like Philadelphia, people run afoul of the law by keeping chickens. But back in the old days, it was the natural order of things.

Poop – or more specifically the digestion time of animals – is crucial to the survival of plants around the globe, especially as the climate gets hotter.

Some misconceptions about the spotted lanternfly came as a result of misunderstandings about the bug soon after it was discovered in Berks County in 2014.

How to toast the late, great actress, who died just before her 100th birthday.

When the school opens in four years, Rowan Vet’s founding dean said the program will make sure students are ready for jobs in the field on day one after graduation.

It’s the fourth annual tree-cycle hosted by the Philly Goat Project.

The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia is over capacity, especially with dogs, and more could be on the way.

Delco has no countywide animal shelter, or even a comprehensive animal control structure, leaving cats and dogs out on the street.

Dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, otters, hyenas and white-tailed deer are among the animals that have tested positive, in most cases after contracting it from infected people.

As officials assess the damage, Delaware Valley nonprofits — including the Red Cross of Southeastern Pa. and the Brandywine Valley SPCA — are among those offering help.

Philly birders are aflutter over the rare sight.