Animals

Zoo officials say the recent, sudden deaths of all five of their meerkats were apparently caused by an accidental poisoning linked to a dye that is used to mark the animals.

Kwame Alexander on "Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir in Love Poems, Recipes, Letters, and Remembrances." Plus, spotted lanternflies and Crozer Health financial woes.

Horseshoe crabs are crucial to the watershed ecosystem. So conservationists want you to help them when they’re stuck on their backs.

The museum's managers had not paid the mortgage for years, leading to a debt of close to $1 million.

A trio of brass players performed at a riding academy that offers equestrian therapy.

After recent attacks on its employees, Target has pulled back its LGBTQ pride merchandise. We'll talk about the choices companies make, commercialization and boycotts.

The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.

Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.

The science museum in the city’s Northeast has been on a roller coaster of financial and other problems for several years now.

Outcry over whale deaths has intensified, and everyone is looking for an explanation.

One day after the primaries, what do we know about the outcome of the election, voter turnout and the issues at stake? Plus, red knits return to the Delaware Bay beaches.

After medical examinations, the animals will be available for adoption.

The group added five Philly veterinarians to its peer counseling network Lifeboat, an online tool that allows vets to report mental health crises.

Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols. 

A judge would have to consider the well-being of the “companion animal,” as well as how much each partner is attached to pets, be it dog, cat, bird, or reptile.