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, 3+ week ago   (310+ words) The start of spring brings more than just warm weather; the new season also marks the return of hummingbirds. Every year when the temperatures rise, hummingbirds migrate back into the United States. The birds are among the smallest in the…...