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Pa. Game Commission warns drivers to look out for 'increasingly active' deer

Deer crossings PA

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Penn project seeks to get to know the wildlife that 'shares our cities with us'

Penn Vet camera project

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Manatee spotted in Monmouth County 'has not required direct intervention'

Manatee Monmouth County

Books

8 years ago, the Philly Zoo saved a tiger cub neglected by its mother. Now, the story is the focus of a children's book

Family For Zoya Book

Wildlife

Alligator captured in Bucks County lake will get new home at Florida sanctuary

Bucks County Alligator

Wildlife

Philadelphia Zoo has a new tiger and leopard on display — and hopes to have cubs in the future

Amur leopard Philadelphia Zoo

Wildlife

While spotted lanternflies are sparse in Philly, an insect expert predicts a resurgence

where are the lanternflys

Government

Pennsylvania repeals Sunday hunting ban, opening more days for 850,000 licensed hunters

PA sunday hunting

Wildlife

Nearly 30-foot dead humpback whale found beached in Long Beach Township

Humpback whale Long island

Environment

What should you do if you encounter a coyote in Wissahickon Valley Park?

Coyote sighting Wissahickon

Recreation

South Philly man reels in 72-pound catfish from Schuylkill River near new trail extension in Grays Ferry

Catfish Schuylkill River

Nature

With flashlights and buckets, volunteers 'listen for the hops' to save frogs and toads in Roxborough

Toad Crossing 2

Wildlife

Wild turkey on solo 'adventure' captures curiosity of Fishtown residents

Fishtown Wild Turkey

Development

Elmwood Park Zoo's expansion plans, which include new tiger exhibit and restaurant, move forward

Elmwood Park Zoo

Wildlife

Giraffe calf born at Six Flags Great Adventure's Wild Safari

giraffe six flags wild safari

Wildlife

Philadelphia Zoo installs giant sculptures of endangered species to teach visitors about conservation

philadelphia zoo sculptures

Wildlife

Adventure Aquarium welcomes two African penguin chicks

african penguin chicks adventure aquarium

Wildlife

Philly Zoo offers behind-the-scenes tours in January, including a $500 package with artwork by one of the animals

Zoo behind the scenes

Wildlife

N.J. removes bald eagles, ospreys from state endangered species list

bald eagle new jersey

Social Media

Local zoo animals frolic in the flurries as they take advantage of a snow day

snow leopard Philadelphia zoo

Wildlife

Cape May County Zoo plans $4 million project to build new penguin, flamingo exhibits

cape may county zoo sign

Wildlife

Atlantic City Aquarium reopening delayed again due to HVAC replacement

atlantic city aquarium reopening

Wildlife

Beached whale in Cape May Point is euthanized after wildlife officials deem it had low chance of survival

Beach Whale NJ

Wildlife

Cape May County zoo welcomes birth of Ankole-Watusi calf

ankole-watusi calf cape may zoo

Wildlife

Axolotls are everywhere, including now at the Philadelphia Zoo

Axolotl Philadelphia Zoo

Nature

The Philadelphia Zoo's Andean bear is leaving for good later this month

Philly Zoo Bear

Investigations

NOAA investigates butchered remains of dolphin found on New Jersey beach

Dolphin New Jersey

Transportation

SS United States is destined to become an artificial reef off Florida. Here's a look at that process.

SS United States Reef

Nature

Here's a first look at Longwood Gardens' $250 million renovation project that will open to the public next month

Longwood new conservatory 3

Wildlife

Atlantic City Aquarium, which has been closed since 2020, set to reopen by end of year, mayor says

atlantic city aquarium reopening

Wildlife

Blue whale spotted off Cape May coast – a rare sighting of the world's largest animal

Blue Whale NJ

Wildlife

Jorō spiders found in Bucks County, marking first reported sighting of the invasive species in Pa.

joro spiders bucks county

Wildlife

Pennsylvania Elk Cam goes live to broadcast annual mating season

Pennsylvania Elk Cam

Wildlife

Freshwater mussels found in Delaware River, a sign of improving water quality

Freshwater Mussels

Investigations

Shore Animal Control says it picked up an injured seagull in Avalon after reports of a kid throwing a baseball at it

avalon seagull injured

Social Media

South Jersey influencer hopes to be a 'voice' for hermit crabs by promoting proper pet care on TikTok

janie groeling hermit crabs

Wildlife

Skunk captured in Camden County this week tests positive for rabies

Rabid skunk

Wildlife

Rare butterfly, found only on a Pa. military base, could join federal list of endangered species

Eastern Regal Fritillary

Wildlife

Shark sighting in Cape May Point causes temporary beach closure

Shark Cape May Point

Wildlife

Cape May's Congress Hall brings in trained hawks to scare off seagulls that bother hotel guests

Cape May Hawks

Nature

Philadelphia Zoo welcomes birth of Sumatran orangutan, a critically endangered species

Baby Orangutan Zoo

Wildlife

Rare beaked whale found dead on Jersey Shore beach

Beaked Whale NJ

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