Research Finds Coyotes Thriving Despite Human and Predator Pressures

a coyote walks through snow
November 7, 2024
DURHAM, N.H. — Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America’s most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Surprisingly, the study’s findings suggest that human hunting practices may actually contribute to increasing the number of coyotes.  “Intensive coyote removal can obviously reduce populations in the short-term, but removal can also... - Read Full Article

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