Animals

Though conservation efforts have helped to improve piping plover pairings, researchers say fledgling numbers are not keeping pace.

The McCausland Arena at the Chamounix Equestrian Center was built by the youth development organization Work to Ride.

On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.

In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.

The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.

The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed an Amur tiger and an Amur leopard as part of a coordinated conservation effort to protect two of the world’s most endangered big cat species.

Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.

In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.

The partnership will expand adoption opportunities and create a new state-of-the-art animal care facility for the region.

Heat waves are tough on people — and tougher on some pets, especially dogs. A vet offers advice on keeping them safe.

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.

The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

While felines flourish, large dogs are facing longer stays and rising surrender rates.

Seaside sparrows at Cooks Beach have their own “dialect.” Rowan University researchers monitor their songs as a way to track salt marsh health.

The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.