4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (550+ words) It could be one of your worst nightmares. You're enjoying a summer day in the water when you feel something brush past your leg. You turn, and there's a snake. While the chances of that scenario playing out are highly…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (307+ words) Timber rattlesnakes are strictly protected in New Jersey. The northern pine snake looks dramatic but defends itself by bluffing and hissing loudly, rather than using venom. Many adults reach 4 to 6 feet long and show bold dark blotches over a light…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (72+ words) A New Jersey state trooper tried to catch the bear cub once but it slipped right out of his hands. He was eventually able to get a hold of the animal and bring it to safety. A New Jersey state…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (162+ words) With the arrival of spring, it's not just us humans who are roaming about more after a long winter. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a warning to remind residents that black bears are emerging from…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (112+ words) The NJ DEP has received over 1,100 calls for dead wild birds. Harsh winter conditions and possible bird flu are suspected... NJ DEP flooded with calls for dead wild birds, flu suspected in some Hundreds of dead birds are being reported…...