4+ mon, 2+ 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, 5+ 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, 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…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (499+ words) New Jersey’s rugged forests and rocky highlands remain home to a small but stable population of timber rattlesnakes, with the endangered reptiles continuing to inhabit several popular hiking destinations across the northern and western parts of the state. Though rarely…...