The 11 most dangerous animals and plants lurking in N.J. forests

Summer: the perfect time for soaking up the sun’s rays, hiking in a forest or camping with some friends - until a tick bites or you hear an animal lurking about. It’s all fun and games, until you confront something that can kill you. While there isn’t much Jerseyans are scared of, here’s 11 things to avoid when frolicking outdoors this summer.

Timber Rattlesnakes

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