Animals
People can drop off their preloved Christmas trees at one of Philly Goat Project’s three festivals next month.
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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
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.
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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.
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Listen 1:07Loose 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.
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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.
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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.
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Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
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Listen 3:43Meat Consumption And Environment, Dog Illness, Greatest Movies
Animal agriculture is huge contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. How harmful is our appetite for meat for the climate and what would it mean to cut back, even a little?
Air Date: December 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:00Health officials issue warning after 2 potentially rabid raccoon attacks near Princeton University
Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be prevented by avoiding contact with animals that may be rabid.
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Veterinarians say fears about ‘mystery’ dog illness may be overblown. Here’s why
Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.
2 years ago
N.J. police search for people responsible for abandoning 3 puppies in freezing cold
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter and New Jersey State Police are trying to find whoever is responsible.
2 years ago
Revitalizing Center City, a Pet Pig Rescue and more
Fifty percent of office space in Philadelphia is sitting empty. Can it be turned into housing and what would that mean for the city? And, would you be a good pig parent?
Air Date: November 29, 2023 12:00 am
Listen 50:03Bucks County organization works to find forever homes for abused and abandoned pet pigs
Interested in adopting a pet pig? They’re smart, emotional, and clever.
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Listen 1:08Could a ‘funky’ pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues
Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions.
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