
Animals
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: April 29, 2022
Listen 48:20Conservationists from the New Jersey Audubon Society have worked for nearly a decade to track and conserve the endangered bog turtle.
3 years ago
Listen 5:07Museums aren’t getting as many animal specimens. Scientists say that’s bad
The decline in new specimens is especially noticeable in the study of mammals. One journal article called it a “perfect storm” for the field.
3 years ago
Listen 9:16Delaware State Fair bans poultry exhibitors amid bird flu fears
The state Dept. of Agriculture said the ban is a precaution to prevent the spread of the serious avian flu spreading across the U.S. in recent months.
3 years ago
How backyard chicken owners are protecting their flocks from the deadly avian flu outbreak
Backyard chicken owners in Pennsylvania are taking extra precautions to protect their birds, which they see as pets, from getting infected from the deadly avian flu.
3 years ago
Listen 1:52Bird flu drives free-range hens indoors to protect poultry
Some farmers are wondering if it's OK that eggs sold as free-range come from chickens being kept inside.
3 years ago
Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National Zoo
The National Zoo’s most famous tenants had an enthusiastic breakfast Saturday in front of adoring crowds as the zoo celebrated 50 years of its iconic panda exchange agreement.
3 years ago
Seal pup spotted along busy beach in Delaware
Officials say the seal pup has come onto the sand at the end of Collins Avenue for the last several days.
3 years ago
Frans de Waal on gender roles and primates
In studying a society of male dominated monkeys and comparing them to a female-led group of monkeys, primatologist Frans de Waal challenges human assumptions about gender.
Air Date: April 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Turn out your lights to help save birds migrating through Philly
Lights Out Philly started after a mass collision event killed over 1,000 birds. This year, conservationists want your help protecting migrating birds.
3 years ago
Local scientists are trying to better understand the causes of mercury among fish populations to inform public health and environmental guidance.
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Listen 2:58The Regional Roundup: April 4th
Another coronavirus booster shot? We discuss with Dr. Paul Offit. And, NJ bans plastic bags in one month; plus, the Lizard King at Villanova.
Air Date: April 4, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:41Philly bird-watching groups are changing the way we see birds
As spring warms up and birds start to migrate, they will be met by new bird-watching groups that reflect Philadelphia’s diversity.
3 years ago
Listen 4:37The Regional Roundup – March 14th
How can we talk to kids about Ukraine? And, we hear from U.S. Senator from Delaware Chris Coons about the war unfolding, Biden's SCOTUS pick, inflation and more.
Air Date: March 14, 2022 10:00 am
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