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the clinical skills lab at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Education

Rowan opens New Jersey’s first veterinary school, catering to South Jersey’s underserved farm community

Amid a shortage of veterinarians across the country, Rowan’s Shreiber School gives aspiring animal doctors a chance to stay in the Garden State.

2 days ago

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Cats in rescue facility
Community
6abc

71 cats saved from Bensalem rescue as director faces cruelty charges

SPCA's communications and development director says the cats are receiving treatment for fleas, ear mites and respiratory infections, among other things.

4 days ago

Jane Goodall smiling while speaking on a panel
Science

Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.

5 days ago

A piping plover runs across the beach
Science

Delaware’s piping plover chicks remain at risk from climate change, predators and humans

Though conservation efforts have helped to improve piping plover pairings, researchers say fledgling numbers are not keeping pace.

1 week ago

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Several horses near the fence of a penned-in area
Community

After nearly 30 years of dreaming, a $15M state-of-the-art equestrian arena opens in Philly’s Fairmount Park

The McCausland Arena at the Chamounix Equestrian Center was built by the youth development organization Work to Ride.

2 weeks ago

A dog is seen in a grassy field
Community

This Mullica Hill dog trainer draws on past trauma to help rehabilitate anxious and abused pups

On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.

1 month ago

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The horse Whiskey being pet by a child
Community

From beaches to barns: Cape May nonprofit gives horses a second chance

In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.

1 month ago

Baby tortoises are held by people wearing gloves
Science

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.

2 months ago

Rafferty, the zoo's new 8-year-old female leopard
Community
Billy Penn

‘Tiger Love Island’: Philly zoo’s new big cats arrive as part of breeding program

The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed an Amur tiger and an Amur leopard as part of a coordinated conservation effort to protect two of the world’s most endangered big cat species.

2 months ago

a moon jellyfish on the sand at Savannah Beach
Science

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.

2 months ago

Bryan Szeliga holding three oysters
Community

History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters

In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.

2 months ago

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An artist rendering of the planned expansion of Animal Alliance
Community

Animal Alliance in New Jersey announces plans to expand, merge with Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter

The partnership will expand adoption opportunities and create a new state-of-the-art animal care facility for the region.

2 months ago

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A dog gets cooled down with a water hose
Health
Billy Penn

Dogs struggle with summer heat: Here’s how to keep them safe

Heat waves are tough on people — and tougher on some pets, especially dogs. A vet offers advice on keeping them safe.

2 months ago

A dog and a cat lay on a bed
Community

Philly shelter hopes animal lovers will ‘paw it forward’ to help pet owners feed and home dogs and cats

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.

3 months ago

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Tonka in an open field
Community

Tonka, ‘beloved’ champion Delaware police horse who later served riders with disabilities, dies at 28

The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

3 months ago

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