A new high-tech device is helping animal control experts on Cape Cod do their jobs in a more humane manner. Reporter Sarah Shemkus of the Cape Cod Times joins NECN for a discussion.
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A 35-foot finback whale has died in the latest marine mammal stranding on Cape Cod. The beached whale was discovered yesterday near Rock Harbor.
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Each year, more than 200 marine mammals become stranded on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The area is now known as a global hotspot for the strandings of seals, dolphins and whales. IFAW’s Sarah Sharp tells us how the Marine Mammal Rescue Program is stepping in to help.
Coyote expert Jonathan Way has been fighting with the state of Massachusetts for the past eight years for a permit that would allow him to raise coyotes in his back yard in Osterville. He’s been handed yet another denial.
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A young female harbor seal traveled two miles from Cape Cod Bay to make its way into the Sandwich fish hatchery. It was captured by the Cape Cod Stranding Network and released at West Dennis Beach. Here the seal munches on a brown trout.
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(Photo by David G. Curran)
Stranding season is in full swing and rescue efforts are underway. At least 30 sea turtles washed ashore on Cape Cod beaches since Thursday. 19 were dead. There have been 42 stranded sea turtles reported on the Cape so far this season. The turtles that survive will be rehabilitated at the New England Aquarium in Boston before being transferred to other rehab facilities and eventually reintroduced into the ocean.
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The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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