The humpback whale is distinctive because its immense size and breaching behaviors. They weigh up to 80,000 pounds and some reach 52 feet long! Males are especially fascinating for their complex songs lasting 10-20 minutes. Humpbacks migrate up to 16,000 miles each year. Size 2” X 5.75” X 2.25”
Wolves are featured in the myths and legends of many countries. In European fairy tales, wolves are often portrayed as cunning and evil. But in other cultures, including many Native American tribes, wolves are viewed as wise, resourceful, and intelligent creatures. Like the Native America People, wolves chose their mates wisely and do not part until death, making
the two spiritually entwined. Size 3.5” X 1.75” X 1.75”
Often referred to as "Nature's Wonder Fruit," bananas are one of the most consumed foods in the world. Sweet and easy to peel and eat they contain fiber, minerals, and major vitamins, which makes them ideal high energy snack. Wellfleet native, Lorenzo Dow Barker, was the first to bring bananas to the United States. Size 3.5” X 1.75” X 2.75”
In many Native American cultures, the fox is thought to be wise, due to its cunning nature. It is also considered a trickster for the same reason. Foxes are adaptable and opportunistic, but are also family-oriented, often forming life-long attachments when raising their young. Size 3.5” X 2” X 2”
Known by many names such as Straw and Ghost, this nocturnal hunter consumes about four rodents a night. They mate for life and have a distinct screech. Their powerful eyesight and sensitive hearing make owls successful birds of prey. Size 4” X 1.75” X 1.75”
Pearls are naturally, but rarely, created in oysters. They symbolize something rare, fine, admirable and valuable. Most fine jewelry is created from precious metals and jewels extracted from the Earth, but pearls are a rare entity created inside a living oyster. Next time you are enjoying a Wellfleet oyster, check for that rare gem! Size 2.25” X 2” X 1”.
Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica and given that, the fox appears in the folklore and mythologies of many cultures. The fox is often a symbol of cleverness, slyness and even spiritual guidance. The wise fox is independent, beautiful and a sign of good luck. Be on the lookout for scampering fox kits scampering around Wellfleet every spring! Size 2.25” X 3.5” X 3”.
Did you know a horseshoe crab is not a crab, but more closely related to spiders? These bottom-dwelling coastal creatures have a fascinating anatomy with four eyes, twelve legs and a tiny set of pinchers. Horseshoe crabs bury themselves in mud and sand to feast on clams, worms and other small creatures. Talk a walk along the Wellfleet Bay in the spring and see lots of horseshoe crabs burying their eggs in the sand. Size 1” X 2” X 4.75”.
Sharks have been living in the ocean for 350 million years. They are incredibly sensitive to sounds, scents, and vibrations making them efficient hunters. Sharks help to maintain the balance in fish species - without sharks many fish would become scarce because they are eaten by fish on which sharks feed. Size 2.25” X 3.75” X 3”