Animals

New Jersey has a variety of shark species off of the coast, most are not known to be aggressive towards humans.

The summer in New Jersey is the best, except it means the deadliest creature in the world is coming back.

A New Jersey community is the latest to agree to lethal means for getting rid of what officials say has been a 20 year issue.

Howell Township police shared a photo of a broken door at a local school — everyone was safe, after the incident involving a wild animal.

There is no reason to panic. You should make sure your dogs are up to date on all their vaccinations. If you board your dog, or if your dog is in contact with others, have a conversation with your vet about proper precautions.

A family in Mexico is being commended for their patience and resilience after they waited out a bear that helped itself to their food.

The best of animal encounters — real and a few rumored — from around New Jersey.

Sometimes, a bear just has to dance.

Wait, are those wrinkles on the bear's backside?

The hottest bear of the summer just dropped.

The only tour company in Philadelphia cleared out their horse stable, but then vowed to return. In New York City, a measure to replace horse-drawn carriages with electric carriages is being re-introduced.

"Phoenix" was brought to Bloomfield Animal Shelter on Sept. 20, by someone who said she was found in Nutley. Over 3 months later, she collapsed and died. X-rays showed why.