Animals

An owl that lands on your arm, a monkey at the beach, a pet bear at the door... sounds amazing, right? Turns out these wild animals (and more) are actually illegal to own as pets in New Jersey. See the full list here

The Cape May Zoo bids farewell to Ariel, their beloved river otter who recovered from a stroke and inspired keepers and visitors alike.

The deadliest animal in the world is not a shark or snake. It is found right here in New Jersey. With over 60 species carrying dangerous diseases, here is what you need to know to stay safe from mosquitoes this season

Meet Squint, a South Jersey squirrel without a tail who now shows up at my door daily for peanuts. And even has fans online after I shared his story.

World Penguin Day is April 25th - and, wouldn't you like to adopt your very own penguin?

The snuggle is real at this list of New Jersey (and a couple in nearby PA) farms with animals, baby and full-grown, depending on the season.

New Jersey is home to two venomous snakes, neither of which is the water moccasin.

Senator Parker Space, a Sussex Republican, has been around exotic wild animals his entire life. He ended the year with a dangerous encounter.

Zeppole, the New Jersey Golden Retriever, has a habit of breaking into his neighbor's yard for a quick dip in the pool.

Be aware of these animals!

The highly anticipated ringneck pheasant and bobwhite quail seasons get underway at 8am Saturday, and it’s an odds on bet that a significant majority of the approximately 12,000 Pheasant/Quail Stamp holders will be afield.

What are sea lice in NJ ocean and bay waters? It's not just jellyfish larvae that fall under the unpleasant category, says one marine biology expert.