Animals

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. 

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities.

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.

J&J Snack Foods chair Gerald Shreiber’s name was added to Rowan’s School of Veterinary Medicine after he gave $30 million for scholarships.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.

A recent surge of canine flu has presented a unique challenge for many animal rescues, but ACCT Philly says the crunch to get animals into stable homes is “urgent every day.”

The Parkway Central Branch has an apiary in partnership with the Philadelphia Bee Co., which sells the honey and uses it for education.

By clearing out, the nonprofit can isolate dogs who are sick or have been exposed to canine flu.