Animals
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
Billions of cicadas will emerge this spring across eastern and southern states as two broods arrive simultaneously for the first time in more than 200 years.
3 months ago
Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure
Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.
3 months ago
ACCT rescues dozens of abandoned pets as frigid temps spread through Philadelphia region
Little 'Johnnie Depp' and 'Hammer' are two dogs the ACCT recently rescued from the cold following a citizens' alert.
3 months ago
Move over, Super Bowl: 9 Philly-area rescue pups are headed to Puppy Bowl 2024
On Sunday, Feb. 11, Puppy Bowl XX will feature a number of dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
3 months ago
Listen 3:471 year later, Upper Darby’s pet-friendly homeless shelter remains a lifeline
The shelter is also exceeding its own expectations for finding people permanent housing.
4 months ago
Listen 0:57Contrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know
Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths. That hasn’t stopped conservative groups and others from making the connection.
4 months ago
People can drop off their preloved Christmas trees at one of Philly Goat Project’s three festivals next month.
4 months ago
How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!
Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.
4 months ago
Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say
NOAA said there should be no impact to any critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale, only 360 or so of which remain in the world.
4 months ago
EPA proposes new water quality standards for fish living in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have been calling for improved water quality for the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon for more than a decade.
4 months ago
Listen 1:07Loose bull spotted on train tracks near Newark Penn Station captured safely
A bull on the loose was spotted running on the New Jersey Transit train tracks in Newark on Thursday morning before it was safely captured.
4 months ago
Pa. has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.
4 months ago
Taylor Swift’s cat inspires Philly animal society fundraising challenge
The “Taylor Swift Challenge” urges Swifties across the country to donate $13 to their local animal shelter on the singer’s birthday, Dec. 13.
4 months ago
Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
4 months ago
Listen 3:43Meat Consumption And Environment, Dog Illness, Greatest Movies
Animal agriculture is huge contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. How harmful is our appetite for meat for the climate and what would it mean to cut back, even a little?
Air Date: December 7, 2023 12:00 pm
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