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Animals

A spotted lanternfly at a vineyard in Kutztown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Science

Penn State researchers aim to make discoveries about spotted lanternfly with public’s help

They are finding that several animals like to make a meal out of the pests.

4 years ago

Brandywine Zoo's male southern pudu, Haechan, has died. (Delaware DNREC)
Community

Delaware zoo’s pudu Haechan has died

Haechan the pudu came to the Brandywine Zoo just six months ago in hopes of mating as part of the Species Survival Plan Program.

4 years ago

A close-up of a beautiful iridescent green and brown butterfly perched on a yellow flower.
Science

Rare, iridescent butterfly spotted in a Delaware swamp

Not seen on the Delmarva peninsula in 27 years, the endangered Hessel’s Hairstreak butterfly reveals itself in a Delaware swamp.

4 years ago

A person touches a giant stingray, the world's largest freshwater fish that was found in Cambodia.
NPR
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World’s largest freshwater fish, almost 660 pounds, is found in Cambodia

Scientists say a fisherman caught a giant stingray that measured almost 13 feet from snout to tail in the Mekong River.

4 years ago

Kim Hart steers her horse, Rex, for home after temperatures climbed to high fro the animal's health. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)
Radio Times

Regional Roundup: June 20th 2022

A new mental health hotline expected to roll out; carriage horse protesters back on the street; we remember Dr. Fred Simeone who passed away at the age of 86.

Air Date: June 20, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:45
The monarch butterfly species is one of thousands which states have flagged for conservation, but have limited resources to support. (Matt Slocum/AP)
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Politics & Policy

U.S. House passes a major wildlife conservation spending bill

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would create a permanent fund of more than $1.3 billion, given to states, territories, and tribal nations.

4 years ago

Artist Marianela Fuentes stands in the ribcage of her sculpture, ''Alpha Sacred Beings (The Order of Creation),'' mounted on a six foot concrete plinth in Philadelphia Navy Yard. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A dinosaur with native beadwork emerges in Philly’s Navy Yard

A life-size sculpture of a Parasaurolophus decorated with Lenni Lenape beadwork is the first permanent sculpture introduced by the Navy Yard’s developer.

4 years ago

Photo of Darien the horse
Community
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Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County

Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.

4 years ago

Sweet Aunt Fern relishes affection and returns the love at PAWS adoption center in Old City, Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘The time is now’: Philly animal shelters seek volunteers and ‘forever homes’

From volunteering to adopting, there are multiple ways to support animal rescue shelters. Summer is the perfect season to help dogs and cats in need.

4 years ago

Listen 1:49
A North Atlantic right whale leaps out of the water.
Science

Robotic buoys developed to keep Atlantic right whales safe

A Cape Cod science center and one of the world’s largest shipping businesses are collaborating on a project to use robotic buoys to protect a vanishing whale.

4 years ago

An up-close view of a newborn kitten being hand fed a bottle.
Community

ACCT Philly desperately seeks fosters to join its ‘Itty Bitty Kitty Committee’

Up to 40 kittens arrive at ACCT Philly per day, and the shelter needs help amid peak kitten season.

4 years ago

Eva relaxes in a puddle in 2020. (Erin Wilson)
NPR
Community

Eva, the hero dog, beats back a mountain lion that attacked her owner on a hike

Erin Wilson recounts how her dog saved her from a mountain lion attack while she hiked along a river in remote Northern California. Eva the Belgian Malinois is recovering.

4 years ago

Picture of a golden retriever.
Community
6abc

Cherry Hill team taking emotional support dogs to Buffalo after mass shooting

The canines will be there to comfort emergency responders, families and friends of the victims, as well as the community.

4 years ago

Author and animal rescue officer Jess Thedinga (right) at a Philly book event.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

When she’s not rescuing cats or recording viral TikToks, this Philly animal control officer writes children’s books

Known online as ACO Jess, she just wants people to understand her job.

4 years ago

Three Ankole cattle are seen at the Philly zoo
Community

The Philadelphia Zoo is asking for the public’s help naming 3 new Ankole cattle

The East African breed has massive crescent-shaped horns, which can grow up to eight feet wide and weigh up to 15 pounds each.

4 years ago

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