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Animals

A police vehicle in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. (NBC10)
Courts & Law

Upper Darby woman charged with torturing and killing animals live on the internet

Delaware County court records show 28-year-old Anigar Monsee is charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

2 years ago

Steven Murrow in a tree with a cat in foreground
Community

South Jersey man uses professional tree climbing skills to rescue cats stuck in tall trees

Steven Murrow of Tesla Tree Service pairs his professional skills with his love of animals to rescue cats stuck in trees.

2 years ago

A cicada sheds its nymph shell in Chevy Chase, Md., during the emergence of Brood X in May 2021.
NPR
Science

Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time

Billions of cicadas will emerge this spring across eastern and southern states as two broods arrive simultaneously for the first time in more than 200 years.

2 years ago

Hosptial building
Science

Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure

Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.

2 years ago

Dog curled up in a shelter
Weather
6abc

ACCT rescues dozens of abandoned pets as frigid temps spread through Philadelphia region

Little 'Johnnie Depp' and 'Hammer' are two dogs the ACCT recently rescued from the cold following a citizens' alert.

2 years ago

Puppies compete in Puppy Bowl XII
Arts & Entertainment

Move over, Super Bowl: 9 Philly-area rescue pups are headed to Puppy Bowl 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, Puppy Bowl XX will feature a number of dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

2 years ago

Listen 3:47
Chuck Jones and his dog, Midnight (center left) enjoying an outing with Breaking Bread shelter residents.
Community

1 year later, Upper Darby’s pet-friendly homeless shelter remains a lifeline

The shelter is also exceeding its own expectations for finding people permanent housing.

2 years ago

Listen 0:57
A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates
Politics & Policy

Contrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know

Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths. That hasn’t stopped conservative groups and others from making the connection.

2 years ago

(Jerome Eno Photo/Courtesy of Philly Goat Project)
Community

Recycle your Christmas tree and feed some hungry goats during this annual Philadelphia holiday tradition

People can drop off their preloved Christmas trees at one of Philly Goat Project’s three festivals next month.

2 years ago

Scientist measured the brainwaves of cud-chewing reindeer, and found that they are similar to those of deep sleep.
NPR
Science

How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!

Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.

2 years ago

Land-based wind turbines spin in Atlantic City
Science

Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say

NOAA said there should be no impact to any critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale, only 360 or so of which remain in the world.

2 years ago

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River
Science

EPA proposes new water quality standards for fish living in the Delaware River

Environmentalists have been calling for improved water quality for the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon for more than a decade.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
(6abc)
Community
6abc

Loose bull spotted on train tracks near Newark Penn Station captured safely

A bull on the loose was spotted running on the New Jersey Transit train tracks in Newark on Thursday morning before it was safely captured.

2 years ago

A deer in the woods
Science
Spotlight PA

Pa. introduces new rules for hunters to limit the spread of ‘zombie deer disease.’ Here’s what to know

Pa. has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.

2 years ago

The PSPCA is holding a Taylor Swift challenge to encourage people to donate to their local animal shelters. (Instagram by @pspca)
Community
Billy Penn

Taylor Swift’s cat inspires Philly animal society fundraising challenge

The “Taylor Swift Challenge” urges Swifties across the country to donate $13 to their local animal shelter on the singer’s birthday, Dec. 13.

2 years ago

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