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NNadir

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3. The article describes NJ pretty much as well.
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
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I never knew this but historically the Eastern Puma was native here but was systematically hunted to extinction.

Now the only predator for the deer is the automobile, supplemented by hunters.

My car was such a predator once, causing about $5000 worth of damage to my car.

The damage done to forests in New Jersey by deer is inescapable. They also attack suburban landscaping.

When my wife and I first moved into our house, we were charmed and excited to see a herd in our yard. After 30 years, we now regard them as giant rats.

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