Animals
New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar
The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.
6 days ago
Listen 1:12Sanctuary for all: Cows, pigs, sheep — even emus find refuge at The Cow Sanctuary in New Jersey
Helga Tacreiter has cared for and nurtured hundreds of animals over the past three decades at the 80-acre sanctuary in Bridgeton.
1 week ago
Listen 1:11Kent County, Del. chickens test positive for bird flu
More than 120,000 chickens on the farm were impacted by the outbreak, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
1 week ago
Walking with goats in Philly to start the new year off right
Executive Director Karen Krivit said the group started the New Year’s Day walk about four years ago as a “fun idea,” only to see it explode in popularity.
2 weeks ago
One bright spot in 2024? South Philly’s Get a Gato cat cafe
Nestled on Christian Street is a cafe with Columbian-inspired goods in the front and a ticketed cat adoption lounge in the back.
2 weeks ago
Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading.
2 weeks ago
Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project
Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.
2 weeks ago
One good thing: This is what made us happy in 2024
Take a look at some of the stories that made us smile.
2 weeks ago
Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them
Cats seem more susceptible than dogs to the bird flu virus.
2 weeks ago
West Philly pastor empowers youth through cutting-edge technology
Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:20‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections
The species has existed for millions of years, but the salamanders are threatened by poor water quality and populations have drastically declined.
3 weeks ago
How Philly gamblers helped raise $500K toward a fresh horse barn for kids in Fairmount Park
A $15 million indoor polo arena and renovated horse barn is coming to a corner of the Fairmount Park forest.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:10ACCT Philly seeks loving homes for more than 30 cats rescued from home
ACCT Philly says the cats received medical evaluations and are now ready for adoption.
4 weeks ago
Pennsylvania State Capitol to begin crow dispersal program this week
Starting Monday, loud noises are expected for two hours a night near the capitol as the state attempts to deter thousands of crows away from capitol grounds.
1 month ago
The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
The National Dog Show, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, started in 1879 as the Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show and has been held annually since 1933.
2 months ago