Animals
Brandywine Valley SPCA unveils region’s ‘largest animal welfare facility’
The new shelter includes more outdoor play space, doubles capacity for spay/neuter surgeries, and adds Delaware’s first ICU for shelter pets.
3 years ago
With a bat spike and a roaring crowd, the Phillies steal the rally squirrel
The rodent proved good luck this time.
3 years ago
What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.
3 years ago
A poet, a doctor, a muse: Meet the bookstore cats of Philadelphia
At least four Philly bookstores have a live-in cat right now, and even more shops have had cats who’ve since switched gears and now enjoy housecat life.
3 years ago
In her new book, dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz 'keeps a lens on the puppy’s point of view, how they see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become independent.'
Air Date: October 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Protest 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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
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