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Fan Favorite Otter Mork Dies at Cape May Zoo
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (436+ words) Mork, a North American River Otter, and a favorite of staff and guests at the Cape May Zoo, has died at age 17. Mrok had'lived'at Cape May Zoo since 2013. According to a Facebook post from the zoo, Mork had some type…...
Ugly: Someone Broke The Honor System at Funny Farm Rescue in Mays Landing
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (309+ words) It happens too often. Someone takes advantage of people, places, and things that they really shouldn't be messing with. Karma, some say. Karma will get them. Until then, we; ll try to help in another way. If you ever want…...
Remember The Deptford, NJ, Viral Bear? Here's Why It Could Happen Again
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (296+ words) If you remember that viral bear lounging in a tree in Deptford's Oak Valley neighborhood, here's the wild part" it could absolutely happen again. This time of year, it actually makes sense. Every early spring, black bears across New Jersey…...
I Didn't Expect This About Living In New Jersey As A Dog Owner
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (261+ words) My dogs showed up for me when I needed them most. I love my fur babies more than I ever thought I could. My dogs, Mia and Bodie, have been there for me through some of my toughest times. When…...
Why Snowy Owls Are Suddenly Showing Up At The Jersey Shore
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) For me, it's easy to admit that it doesn't take much to make me tear up. I'm an empathetic person and try to see the beauty and joy that can be found in every situation. Life hasn't been the easiest…...
Don't Panic: Coyotes Are Extra Active In South Jersey Right Now
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (243+ words) If you've been scrolling local Facebook groups lately, you've probably seen the posts. A coyote was spotted cruising along the bike path in Wildwood Crest, and naturally, it got people talking. For some, it was alarming. For others, it's just…...
Huge Whale Washed Up on Jersey Beach Before Blizzard Hits
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) Less than 48 hours before the big blizzard hit, a1huge whale washed up on a New Jersey Beach. Our friends at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, based in Brigantine, say a 51 feet, 1. 5 inch Fin whale washed onto the Barnegat Light Beach on…...
Animal Advocates Slam Early Release in AC Cat Killer Case
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) An Atlantic City man's early release from the Atlantic County Jail after being'convicted of torturing and killing cats has caught the attention of South Jersey animal lovers and an'international animal protection organization.' Edwin Sanabia, 27, of the Back Maryland neighborhood in…...
Devastating Fire At NJ Animal Rescue, Dogs Still Missing And Funds Needed
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) OSCAR (One Step Closer Animal Rescue) in Andover, NJ, is currently facing every rescue's worst nightmare. On Wednesday, February 11th, a devastating fire tore through the facility, forcing an emergency evacuation of the dogs inside the animal shelter. Within hours, the…...
The Cape May Zoo Capybara Babies Finally Have Names
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (298+ words) The Cape May Zoo capybara pups now have names. If you've been obsessively checking the Cape May County Zoo's social media for capybara pup content (no judgment), I have the update we've all been waiting for. The viral capybara pups…...