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How do world’s smallest sea turtles become stranded on Cape Cod? A computational analysis has surfaced new insights into the wind and water conditions that cause Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles to become stranded on beaches in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Xiaojian Liu of Wuhan University, China, and colleagues presented these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE […]
Hyannis-based retailer Powderhorn Outfitters launched its first coyote killing contest on the Cape in January 2018. The second annual contest ended on March 10 of this year. These two contests awarded cash prizes to hunters who brought in the largest coyote and the most cumulative weight. Raffle tickets were […]
How can we do our part to help them survive the harsh winter? High energy, nutritious food Access to clean water Refuge from winter winds, rain and snow 1) Stock up on bird seed. Birdseed mixes containing sunflower seeds and nuts are high in fat and calories and provide high energy fuel for maintaining body […]
We have declared a goal of $10,000 for this one special day of fundraising. We don’t come to you very often with our hand out, though we believe you may want to help us support Cape Cod Wildlife during this unusual giving event.
Within the framework of One Health, the role of biodiversity and ecology of parasites in wildlife is being studied, though at the present time the current focus on surveillance and control strategies of infectious diseases does not follow a holistic approach. For example, some studies that investigated the epidemiology of infectious diseases barely examined the […]
Winter can be hard. It’s cold and frozen and sometimes all you want to do is snuggle down with a warm blanket and hot chocolate in front of a fireplace. But before you get too comfortable, take a moment to consider what you can do to help local wildlife before winter hits.
In 2017 Powderhorn Outfitters, a Hyannis gun shop, launched its first “annual” coyote killing contest on the Cape, to award prizes for the heaviest coyote and the largest coyote killed by men, women, and youth. The second annual killing contest just ended on 3/10/19. A similar event is annually held in Granby, MA.
Thank you for engaging in such dedicated advocacy regarding the coyote hunting contests that have been taking place in the Town of Barnstable over the past two years. Your input, and the input of fellow advocates, has been powerful and helpful as we have worked to find a solution that will respect the rights, and preserve the safety, of people, pets, and wildlife.
Fourth of July. New Years Eve. Weddings. Special Events. These are all becoming common instances where fireworks are included. We are all familiar with the colorful displays of light and the loud booms, but we may not be aware of the effect this has on other living beings, especially our companion animals and nearby wildlife. […]
Friends of Cape Wildlife Hotline Workshop Agenda Resolving the Public’s Wildlife Problems in Minutes A Phone-Advising and Wildlife Problem-Solving Workshop Presenter: Laura Simon M.E.S., Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies President, Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association October 20th 2018, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) 290 Summer St Yarmouth Port MA 10:00-11:00 am: Handling the Public’s […]
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Board member Heather Fone is a photographer who has captured wonderful images of our local wildlife to share with you.