Animals
A rare spotless giraffe was born in a Tennessee zoo
The zoo says she may be the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe alive.
8 months ago
A salmonella outbreak is being linked to pet turtles
Half of the people infected in the outbreak reported having contact with turtle with shells smaller than four inches wide. Owning pet turtles of that size is prohibited by fed
8 months ago
Philadelphia Zoo selects first woman president and CEO in 164-year history
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will be the zoo’s 15th president.
9 months ago
Bucks County nature center serves up crickets and roach races at annual Arthropalooza
The weekend-long event celebrated all things arthropod in hopes to get kids to care about bugs.
9 months ago
Sewage spill into Indian River Bay shuts down shellfishing
Delaware has banned mussel and clam harvests until the end of the month after a Millsboro wastewater facility discharged raw sewage into a tributary of the Indian River.
9 months ago
Petting other people’s dogs, even briefly, can boost your health
You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.
9 months ago
Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver
The firing came one day after Circleville's police chief announced Speakman was put on paid administrative leave.
9 months ago
Raccoon runs rampant through Philadelphia airport baggage claim
Airport officials say raccoons visit the airport on occasion as it's surrounded by fields.
9 months ago
Regulating Airbnbs, Sharks at the Shore, Hot Pets
Philadelphia is enforcing regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Other cities are also cracking down. What impact do Airbnbs have on neighborhoods and on housing?
Air Date: July 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:07Penn State study aims to help Pa. dairy farmers cut methane — and show carbon offsets are real
Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
9 months ago
Under the new regulation, the state has the authority to “immediately” euthanize animals whose owners have not complied. Breeding is also forbidden.
9 months ago
Meet the chocolate Labrador behind the arrest of Pennsylvania fugitive Michael Burham
Tucker's owners will be receiving a $2,000 reward for calling in their tip.
10 months ago
Over 170 pets recovered from Pennsylvania home after being found in unsanitary conditions
Over 100 dogs, 2 chickens, 2 peacocks, 12 cats, 2 guinea pigs, 1 dove, 3 finches, 1 parakeet, and 4 rabbits were at the home.
10 months ago
5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat
"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR.
10 months ago
Slow AF Run Club, Kingsessing Shooting, Dinosaurs in Pop Culture
Martinus Evans, the 300-pound runner, on making the sport more inclusive. Also, we talk about Monday's mass shooting in Philadelphia and Jurassic Park turns 30.
Air Date: July 5, 2023 12:00 pm
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