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Animals
Protest calls for an end to carriage horses on Philly streets
The effort is designed to end a Philly tradition which animal activists say is unsafe and unhealthy for the horses.
2 years ago
Bonus Interview: Philadelphia’s polo stars
From the Radio Times archive, our interview with polo star Kareem Rosser. He's hosting the first polo tournament in Fairmount Park today, the Philadelphia Polo Classic.
Air Date: September 24, 2022 9:00 am
Listen 49:30The River Alive! Trail in Tacony Creek Park was shaped and built by community members. The bilingual exhibit aims to teach families about nature.
2 years ago
The facts about the animal abuse allegations surrounding Senate candidate Mehmet Oz
A 2004 USDA settlement with Columbia University describes inhumane treatment of puppies that were part of an Oz-led study.
2 years ago
Photo essay: The ‘Bee Beard’ returns to Philadelphia during the 2022 Honey Festival
Bees swarmed beekeeper Don Shump’s face during a sweet — and scary — demonstration.
2 years ago
Bonus Interview: Steel Pier and The Last ‘Diving Horse’
From the Radio Times archive, we visit our interview about Atlantic City's Steel Pier, dangerous animal stunts and the last diving horse in America.
Air Date: September 10, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 49:13What will happen to Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis?
The British monarch was known for her love of animals, and had a particular fondness for corgis. Elizabeth had at least four dogs under her care when she died on Thursday.
2 years ago
Around the world, at dawn, something magical happens. As the sun rises, nature seems to wake up, and different species break into a choru ...
Air Date: September 9, 2022
Listen 48:35Gender roles, primates and Frans de Waal
In his latest book, primatologist Frans de Waal asks the question, "What can the world of apes and monkeys teach us about gender, sex and biology?
Air Date: September 6, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29The Regional Roundup: September 5, 2022
This Labor Day, we revisit some of the summer's most fascinating interviews, like the huge Revolutionary War discovery at the Red Bank Battlefield in New Jersey.
Air Date: September 5, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Barking 9 to 5! Dolly Parton launches ‘Doggy Parton,’ a pet apparel collection
The line features fringe-trimmed cowgirl dresses, rhinestone-bejeweled harnesses, gingham shirts and bandanas, concert T-shirts, and even a blond wig inspired by the singer.
2 years ago
Emotional support alligator? A list of other unexpected animals you might find in LOVE Park
What other creatures could make Philly smile on a casual stroll through Center City?
2 years ago
Tiny oysters play big role in stabilizing eroding N.J. shorelines
As sea levels rise and buildings by coasts are increasingly endangered, communities around the world are turning to the small but mighty oyster to help stabilize shorelines.
2 years ago
WallyGator, the emotional support alligator, spotted cooling off in Philadelphia’s Love Park
WallyGator has become a TikTok sensation and is surely not your typical alligator. He is an emotional support alligator from a local reptile rescue.
2 years ago
How to keep your pets safe from monkeypox — and what to do if they get it
Animal carriers of the virus include various rodents, dogs, primates, hedgehogs and shrews, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
2 years ago