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Current Event April 26, 2023

Surprise Litter of Kittens Found in Plane


When a cat gives birth to a litter of kittens, she looks for a safe space to care for and feed them. At an aviation museum in North Carolina, a cat named Phantom chose an unusual space: the belly of a vintage 1950s fighter jet. Listen to learn why the jet offered ideal protection for a litter of baby kittens, and learn how the mama cat and her young were discovered.

Animals Diversity and Adaptation

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AIR DATE: 11/13/2022