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Talk about an unforgettable school day! Students in Ridgewood, New Jersey, recently experienced a bit of real-life magic when they spotted a majestic bald eagle building a nest right near their school playground.
North Jersey Bear Alert: Residents Warned as Black Bears Trek Through Local Neighborhoods
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Teaneck NJ, If you live in Bergen or Essex County, you might want to double-check your bird feeders and trash cans. A surge in black bear sightings has North Jersey towns on high alert this week, with local police and mayors urging residents to stay vigilant as these massive mammals roam through residential streets.
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Leonia NJ, While Leonia, New Jersey, is just a stone’s throw from the George Washington Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, a recent visitor has reminded residents that the area still has a wild side.
On March 20, 2026, the Leonia Police Department issued a wildlife alert after a coyote was captured on video strolling through a residential backyard near Grandview Avenue. The footage shows the animal effortlessly hopping a fence and navigating the morning fog, a sight that has put local homeowners on high alert.
Continue reading Coyote Sighting in Leonia Backyards Sparks Safety Warning
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Franklin Lakes NJ, it was a cold, “doe-eyed” evening in Bergen County that took a turn for the dramatic. On February 3, 2026, a local resident’s quiet evening was interrupted when they spotted a deer that had fallen through the ice and become hopelessly trapped in a frozen pond.
Continue reading Firefighters Bravely Rescue Trapped Doe from Frozen Franklin Lakes Pond
CLOSE CALL: Aggressive Fox Latches Onto Teen’s Leg Near Fair Lawn Train Crossing—What to Know About Local Wildlife Encounters.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A routine walk home took a startling turn for a Fair Lawn teenager on Monday afternoon, September 29th, when she was unexpectedly approached and scratched by a fox.
Continue reading Wild Encounter! Teen Scratched by Fox While Walking Home in Fair Lawn
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – Authorities in Saddle River have confirmed the capture and euthanasia of an aggressive coyote this week following two separate attacks on residents who were walking their dogs. The incidents, which occurred near key roadways, have prompted police to urge extreme caution among all residents.
Continue reading Coyote Attack Alert: Aggressive Animal Euthanized After Incidents in Saddle River
Multiple Coyote Attacks Reported in Saddle River: Police Issue High-Alert Warning for Bergen County Residents
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Saddle River NJ, a serious and urgent aggressive wildlife alert has been issued in Saddle River, New Jersey, after two separate incidents of coyotes attacking residents who were walking their dogs in the Chestnut Ridge Road area.
