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Community

Philadelphia hatchery finds new ways to produce mussels in a lab

Mussels improve water quality by working as nature’s Brita filter. But their populations have been in decline.

1 year ago

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A dog is seen in a kennel at ACCT Philly
Community
6abc

ACCT Philly dealing with severe overcrowding, in need of short-term fosters

"We were Instacarting dog crates because we had no place for these dogs to sit," said ACCT Philly's executive director.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Money

Amy Tan’s ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’, The Nightmare of Customer Service

The Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan on her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Plus, from AI chatbots to cheap products, American consumers have a long list of complaints.

Air Date: May 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Birdy McBirdface mascot
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Billy Penn

The Philadelphia Phoenix asked the internet to name its new mascot, and you can guess what happened

Birdy McBirdface joins the likes of Swoop, Gritty and the Phanatic in Philly’s sports mascot pantheon.

1 year ago

footage of a beached whale
Community
6abc

Beached whale found on Delaware shore near Indian River Inlet Bridge

A representative of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said the 50-foot-long whale is likely close to dying.

1 year ago

Wally the alligator receives a pet
Community
6abc

Emotional support alligator ‘Wally’ was stolen during Georgia trip, released into swamp, owner says

The emotional support animal was then released into a swamp, with roughly 20 other alligators.

1 year ago

They live among us; bats, coyote and more. But how do we peacefully coexist? We learn from a wildlife expert.
Studio 2
Science

Coexisting with urban wildlife, Bakari Sellers ‘The Moment’, NJ’s data privacy law

It’s getting wild. We talk about urban wildlife – from encounters with coyotes to bats who need our help

Air Date: April 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
A page in Alexander Wilson's book shows depictions of birds
Science

Several birds named after Philadelphians will be renamed as part of an effort to stop honoring enslavers and racists

The American Ornithological Society will remove people’s names from birds. Many of those birds are now named after prominent Philadelphia scientists.

1 year ago

Listen 4:59
black bear
Community

New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring

While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.

1 year ago

A dog named Cappuccino is seen sitting under a table
Health

Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train

Maria Wright recently found herself in an unlikely position when she received a devastating cancer diagnosis — becoming one of the people she usually serves.

1 year ago

Listen 1:40
Tajiri and Makin, The Philadelphia Zoo's African lions
Science
Billy Penn

Unimpressed by Philly’s cloudy eclipse? The animals at the zoo weren’t too impressed either

Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.

1 year ago

A dog tries on eclipse sunglasses in London in 2015
NPR
Science

How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

1 year ago

An alpaca at the Philadelphia Zoo
Science

Philadelphia Zoo invites visitors to document animal behaviors during Monday’s eclipse

Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can observe their favorite animals and document their behaviors before, during and after the eclipse.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
4-year old Marty with her dog Trudy
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Science

Our Love of Dogs: Exploring the Human-Canine Bond

Millions of people share their lives with dogs. What makes the dog-human connection so unique and so fulfilling?

Air Date: April 5, 2024 12:00 pm

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Rusty, a friendly 6-year-old Pit Bull terrier mix.
Community

A South Jersey animal shelter is creating a baseball ‘Field of Dreams’ for dogs and cats looking for forever homes

The Burlington County Animal Shelter is holding a baseball-themed adoption event that features a dog-cat contest.

1 year ago

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