
Animals
Regional Roundup: July 4, 2022
As many Americans travel July Fourth weekend, we talk about inflation and the economy. Plus, a local scientist has discovered more lizards than any other living researcher.
Air Date: July 4, 2022 10:00 am
Bit by a tick in New Jersey? Rutgers scientists want you to mail it in
Rutgers researchers are on a mission to recruit “citizen scientists” as part of NJ Ticks 4 Science.
3 years ago
Penn State researchers aim to make discoveries about spotted lanternfly with public’s help
They are finding that several animals like to make a meal out of the pests.
3 years ago
Delaware zoo’s pudu Haechan has died
Haechan the pudu came to the Brandywine Zoo just six months ago in hopes of mating as part of the Species Survival Plan Program.
3 years ago
Rare, iridescent butterfly spotted in a Delaware swamp
Not seen on the Delmarva peninsula in 27 years, the endangered Hessel’s Hairstreak butterfly reveals itself in a Delaware swamp.
3 years ago
Regional Roundup: June 20th 2022
A new mental health hotline expected to roll out; carriage horse protesters back on the street; we remember Dr. Fred Simeone who passed away at the age of 86.
Air Date: June 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:45A dinosaur with native beadwork emerges in Philly’s Navy Yard
A life-size sculpture of a Parasaurolophus decorated with Lenni Lenape beadwork is the first permanent sculpture introduced by the Navy Yard’s developer.
3 years ago
Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County
Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.
3 years ago
‘The time is now’: Philly animal shelters seek volunteers and ‘forever homes’
From volunteering to adopting, there are multiple ways to support animal rescue shelters. Summer is the perfect season to help dogs and cats in need.
3 years ago
Listen 1:49Robotic buoys developed to keep Atlantic right whales safe
A Cape Cod science center and one of the world’s largest shipping businesses are collaborating on a project to use robotic buoys to protect a vanishing whale.
3 years ago
ACCT Philly desperately seeks fosters to join its ‘Itty Bitty Kitty Committee’
Up to 40 kittens arrive at ACCT Philly per day, and the shelter needs help amid peak kitten season.
3 years ago
Cherry Hill team taking emotional support dogs to Buffalo after mass shooting
The canines will be there to comfort emergency responders, families and friends of the victims, as well as the community.
3 years ago
Known online as ACO Jess, she just wants people to understand her job.
3 years ago
The Philadelphia Zoo is asking for the public’s help naming 3 new Ankole cattle
The East African breed has massive crescent-shaped horns, which can grow up to eight feet wide and weigh up to 15 pounds each.
3 years ago
Hey nature nerds, you could help all of us understand climate change in the Philly area
Since 2019, Philadelphians have competed in the City Natural Challenge by logging species of plants and animals. The records are quite useful for scientists.
3 years ago
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