Understanding coyotes, from the field

Field-tested guides on coyote behavior, safety and coexistence in the American Southwest, written from eight years of tracking wild coyotes.

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Education & Biology What coyotes actually are, how they live, and what eight years of field tracking taught… Wildlife Identification Coyote or wolf? Coyote pup or fox kit? Telling wild canids apart in the field by size… Safety & Coexistence What to do when a coyote shows up in your yard, on your trail, or near your dog… Rescue & Rehabilitation An injured coyote, a pup alone at dawn, a bad case of mange. What to do, what not to do… Buying Guides Hands-on comparisons of deterrent sprays, exclusion fencing, motion-activated sprinklers…

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Interesting Facts About a Coyote You Have Never Heard

L'essentiel : Coyotes live in all 50 US states and much of Canada, run up to 40 mph, clear 14-foot obstacles, and use at least 11 distinct vocalizations. They pair for life, raise…

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