A vet warns many dog owners do not know the risks of letting their pets chomp or roll on "extremely toxic" dead puffer fish during beach walks — and the consequences can be fatal.

High intelligence, personality and impressive expansion abilities have catapulted Jackson to being the "teacher's pet" in school - a school of fish that is.

The more common northern puffer fish usually has black or dark green spots and a yellow to white belly, according to the DEM. While this species is not poisonous, it’s recommended to clean them ...