Animals

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.

It’s the worst nightmare for someone with arachnophobia. Giant spiders the size of your palm could soon call parts of the Delaware Valley home.

Between October and December of last year, researchers swabbed the noses of 93 dead deer from across Pennsylvania. Nearly a fifth of the animals tested positive for COVID.

House passes bill for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Amtrak engineer found not guilty. And, once-critically endangered bald eagles are being tested for lead poisoning.

A study says that the palm-sized spider, which has been largely confined to warmer Southeastern states for nearly a decade, could soon colonize regions with colder climates.

Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe), an international cat federation with members in about 40 countries, is banning Russian cats from its competitions.

Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is now in quarantine.

We look at geothermal energy as a switch from fossil fuels in the region. A new law prohibits traffic stops for minor offenses in Philly. And, Covid in white-tailed deer.

Is it agriculture or entertainment? Is it too small, or not commercial enough? These are among the issues one couple say they face, with no resolution.

A community rallied after a couple lost their dog in a car accident that nearly killed them all. Eventually, they all made it home.

Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he had seen his shadow.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved a new model for analyzing wildlife that would guide quotas beyond just male crabs.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have finally added the long-promised cat to their pet family.

Conservationists are concerned the plan would lead to overharvesting, and threaten the endangered red knot bird, which relies on horseshoe crab eggs for sustenance.

Elephant researcher Caitlin O'Connell on "Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and ourselves" and tuskless elephant evolution.