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The alligator tank is empty at the Animal Hut - Mastic, NY - Feb 8, 2011 - Photo: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880

Exotic Animals Stolen From Long Island Pet Store

Police say the owner of The Animal Hut in Mastic reported that someone broke into the store and stole a 3-foot-long American alligator, three albino boa constrictors, and a 5-foot-long Argentine red tegu, a type of lizard.

2011/02/08

The bank of the Hudson River - Montrose, NY - Jan 20, 2011 - Photo: Catherine Cioffi / WCBS 880

Eagles Soar Over Westchester County

On the banks of the Hudson River in Montrose, eagles are flying around George’s Island.

2011/01/21

Red Knot - File / Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

NJ Looks To Add Species To Endangered List

New Jersey environmental officials want to add five species to the state’s endangered list and reclassify the bald eagle and seven other types of birds.

2011/01/19

Baby aardvark "Hoover" is seen here with his mother, "Dora," at the Bronx Zoo. (Photo by Julie Larsen Maher)

Aadorable! Baby Aardvark Debuts At Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo’s newest star, a baby aardvark, made his grand debut for zoo-goers Friday.

CBS New York–2010/12/03

Tiger - File / Photo: WCS

Summit To Save The Tigers

Did you hear the interview with Dr. Steven Sanderson, the president and chief executive officer of the Wildlife Conservation Society?

2010/11/18

A dog is seen on a leash - Bronxville, NY - Sep 20, 2010 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Connecticut Town Considers New Dog Leash Law

Dog owners say a town leash law will put an end to socializing and exercising, so critical for dogs.

2010/10/25

A pit bull is seen on the East Side - New York, NY - Oct 11, 2010 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

NYC ASPCA Targets Pit Bulls For Spaying, Neutering

Some shelters are caught in a financial and space squeeze, thanks to a runaway pit bull population.

2010/10/12

One Lincoln Plaza - New York, NY - Sep 21, 2010 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Condo Canine Crackdown On Upper West Side

At One Lincoln Plaza, dog owners say they understand that some pooches are out of control and not everyone is a dog lover.

2010/09/21

Oakland, NJ - File / Photo: Borough of Oakland

Grieving N.J. Family Facing Another Loss

The Borough of Oakland is threatening to remove their dogs.

2010/09/16

A coyote walks through the sand dunes at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course - Pebble Beach, CA - Feb 11, 2010 - Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Coyotes Beware Of Educators With Air Horns

Make the coyotes leap out of their fur and scurry off into the woods. That’s the idea.

2010/09/14

Skunks are seen at the Tierpark Friedrichsfelde Zoo - Berlin, Germany - Jun 15, 2010 - Photo: BARBARA SAX/AFP/Getty Images

Skunks Making A Big Stink In New York City

It’s a sight many New Yorkers don’t expect to see.

2010/09/03

A Black Bear - File / Photo: China Photos/Getty Images

Wandering Bear Makes North Jersey Residents Anxious

Folks in this area aren’t used to seeing bears in their backyards.

2010/08/31

SPCA: L.I. Woman Euthanized Dogs Without License

A woman who was supposed to rescue unwanted animals is accused of euthanizing dogs without a veterinarian’s license in a shocking cruelty case on Long Island.

2010/08/26

cats

Local Woman Seeks Homes For Sick Aunt’s Cats

Her aunt has the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and will soon be in an assisted living facility.

2010/08/18

The Empire State Building is seen from the corner of 6th Avenue and 42nd Street - New York, NY - Apr 10, 2010 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

NYC Skyscrapers To Go Dark To Help Migrating Birds

Some of New York City’s iconic skyscrapers are joining a campaign to help millions of migrating birds this fall.

2010/08/18

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