Animals

The decline in new specimens is especially noticeable in the study of mammals. One journal article called it a “perfect storm” for the field.

A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its

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.

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.

Some farmers are wondering if it's OK that eggs sold as free-range come from chickens being kept inside.

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.

Officials say the seal pup has come onto the sand at the end of Collins Avenue for the last several days.

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.

Lights Out Philly started after a mass collision event killed over 1,000 birds. This year, conservationists want your help protecting migrating birds.

Local scientists are trying to better understand the causes of mercury among fish populations to inform public health and environmental guidance.

Scientists are tracking a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected wild birds in more than 30 states.

Nearly 23 million birds have died as a highly pathogenic bird flu virus tears its way through farms and chicken yards. It has spread to 24 states in less than two months.

A second-grade class wrote persuasive letters on behalf of shelter dogs, urging folks to adopt the animals. So far, the young writers have been successful.

Another coronavirus booster shot? We discuss with Dr. Paul Offit. And, NJ bans plastic bags in one month; plus, the Lizard King at Villanova.