Egg Harbor Township family in dispute with local officials over their pet chickens and pigs

Egg Harbor Township family in dispute with local officials over their pet chickens and pigs

There’s a battle over pigs and chickens going on in Egg Harbor Township. A family with four rescued pigs and several chickens has been given a notice to get rid of them because they are a violation of township ordinances.

There’s a battle over pigs and chickens going on in Egg Harbor Township. A family with four rescued pigs and several chickens has been given a notice to get rid of them because they are a violation of township ordinances.

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Another dead whale floats off Ocean County coast, as a dolphin washes up in Brigantine

Another dead whale floats off Ocean County coast, as a dolphin washes up in Brigantine

In a span of 24 hours a dolphin washed up on the shore in Brigantine, and a dead whale was spotted floating off of Seaside Park. So far, no one has an answer as to why so many mammals have washed up dead on the shore.

In a span of 24 hours a dolphin washed up on the shore in Brigantine, and a dead whale was spotted floating off of Seaside Park. So far, no one has an answer as to why so many mammals have washed up dead on the shore.

Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding

Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding

Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.

Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.

Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby blue penguin to its growing colony

Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby blue penguin to its growing colony

Congratulations are in order! The Adventure Aquarium in Camden has added a new - and very adorable - member to its penguin family.

Congratulations are in order! The Adventure Aquarium in Camden has added a new - and very adorable - member to its penguin family.

FurEver Home: February 26, 2023
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FurEver Home: February 26, 2023

FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has a look at animals in need of a place to call home.

FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has a look at animals in need of a place to call home.