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Animals

Sarah Brown, PhD is the author of The Hidden Language of Cats.
Studio 2

Hidden Language of Cats, Vandalism at a Philly Mosque, Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Investigating the super high levels of caffeine in some energy drinks. Then, the hidden language of our cats - decoding every tail wag, scent, and meow with Dr. Sarah Brown.

Air Date: October 26, 2023 12:00 pm

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Dog in a shelter
Community
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Gov. Shapiro signs bill requiring all dogs to be licensed at time of purchase

The license cost will increase to $8.50 come March of next year.

2 years ago

Horseshoe crabs spawn along the shore of the Indian River Inlet at James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View, Delaware.
Community

Delaware Bay female horseshoe crabs spared from commercial harvest for another year

“The fate of red knots should not be put on the line year after year,” said one advocate.

2 years ago

Dr. Jonathan Reisman holds up a chicken heart and a pig heart for comparison
Science

This Philadelphia doctor wants you to consider eating animal organs

Eating organ meat is not mainstream in the U.S., leading to waste in the food supply. A doctor wants to change that.

2 years ago

Listen 4:27
2 dogs in a shelter
Community
6abc

Amid overcrowding, ACCT Philly is being forced to euthanize some animals. The shelter is pleading for the public’s help

The city's only open-intake shelter has over 130 dogs looking for homes and more than 150 cats.

2 years ago

A study published in the journal Nature found that the status of amphibians globally is
NPR
Science

Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They’re not doing great.

A new global assessment finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.

2 years ago

Thomas Jackson holds up a candle that repels mosquitos in each hand as he smiles.
Community

‘They’re gonna get you’: Southbridge residents seek relief from decades-old mosquito problem

Scientists say the mosquito problem could worsen as climate change threatens more rain and increased sea levels.

2 years ago

Listen 5:23
(Wallygator/Facebook)
Community

Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark

The stadium's policy allows guide dogs, service animals or those in training. All other animals are banned.

2 years ago

Rabbit in a cage
Community
6abc

South Jersey Tribbles Rabbit Rescue helps rabbits find homes

The bunny cafe desperately needs dedicated volunteers, along with foster parents and adopters, willing to bring a bunny into their homes.

2 years ago

chickens
Community

ACCT Philly searches for homes outside city for multiple roosters, pigs

Anyone who lives outside the city and wants to adopt the animals can reach out to ACCT Philly.

2 years ago

A scientist bleeds a horseshoe crab in a facility.
NPR
Science

Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing

One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.

2 years ago

Ben Rigden with a dog in costume
Community
6abc

8-year-old in Burlington County starts youth group bringing a bright future for animals

Ben Rigden is only 8 years old, and is the founder and president of The Young Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

2 years ago

A close-up of a dog, Yoda
Courts & Law
6abc

K-9 named Yoda helped authorities catch escaped murderer in Pennsylvania

Danelo Cavalcante made one last attempt to get away, but Yoda was unleashed to stop him.

2 years ago

A baby giraffe was discovered in Namibia, Africa, without any spots. The only other known living spotless giraffe was born at a zoo in Tennessee in late July. (Eckart Demasius/Giraffe Conservation Foundation via Reuters Connect)
NPR
Community

Another spotless giraffe has been discovered — this time, on a reserve in Namibia

The spotless Angolan giraffe was discovered at the Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, a private game reserve in Namibia. It is one of the two known living spotless giraffes in the world

2 years ago

Dog getting resuced
Community
6abc

Stray dog recovers at ACCT Philly after construction workers rescue her on I-95 ramp

ACCT officials say they wouldn't have been able to save her without the workers.

2 years ago

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