Animals
Philly reports first suspected case of bird flu in an ill snow goose found near Carroll Park
City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.
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Listen 1:00This Philly shelter dog is the star of a new graphic novel
Midnight, found tied to a street pole in 2019, is a Rocky-esque underdog who found redemption.
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Listen 2:03How AI and machine learning led to ‘mind blowing’ progress in understanding animal communication
Computer models helped decode whale communication. But some scientists say there are barriers that cannot be overcome.
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Listen 12:23‘Saquon Barky’ among 12 Philly-area shelter dogs competing in Puppy Bowl 2025
On Sunday, Feb. 9, Puppy Bowl XXI will feature a number of dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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Listen 5:11New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar
The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.
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Listen 1:12Sanctuary for all: Cows, pigs, sheep — even emus find refuge at The Cow Sanctuary in New Jersey
Helga Tacreiter has cared for and nurtured hundreds of animals over the past three decades at the 80-acre sanctuary in Bridgeton.
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Listen 1:11Kent County, Del. chickens test positive for bird flu
More than 120,000 chickens on the farm were impacted by the outbreak, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
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Walking with goats in Philly to start the new year off right
Executive Director Karen Krivit said the group started the New Year’s Day walk about four years ago as a “fun idea,” only to see it explode in popularity.
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One bright spot in 2024? South Philly’s Get a Gato cat cafe
Nestled on Christian Street is a cafe with Columbian-inspired goods in the front and a ticketed cat adoption lounge in the back.
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Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project
Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.
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One good thing: This is what made us happy in 2024
Take a look at some of the stories that made us smile.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them
Cats seem more susceptible than dogs to the bird flu virus.
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West Philly pastor empowers youth through cutting-edge technology
Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
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Listen 1:20‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections
The species has existed for millions of years, but the salamanders are threatened by poor water quality and populations have drastically declined.
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How Philly gamblers helped raise $500K toward a fresh horse barn for kids in Fairmount Park
A $15 million indoor polo arena and renovated horse barn is coming to a corner of the Fairmount Park forest.
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