The EastCoaster

By: Grace Brogioli

New England is famous for its bipolar weather. One day it can be below the freezing point, while others it can be in the 40s sometimes in the 50s on winter days. You never know what the weather will be like when living in New England, especially in the winter. Even though we may not be able to know what each day will be like, the wildlife in New England has adapted. 

For the most part, wildlife in New England remains relatively the same from the winter and summer months, especially on land. On land, there are still deer, coyotes, squirrels, hawks, geese, bears, mice, etc. Winter wildlife is less active too. Animals have techniques such as hibernating, storing fat in their bodies to conserve energy, growing a thicker coat of fur, burrowing in the ground, and gathering food. Even some of the sea animals remain in New England, such as certain species of seals such as the gray and harbor seal. The first North Atlantic Right Whale was recently spotted traveling through the Cape Cod Canal and made its way down the Cape. Even though wildlife is more prominent and lively in the summer, it is definitely still present in the winter.  

The endangered North Atlantic Right Whale (picture from NOAA)