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Fun Facts About Coyotes!

They Make 11 Different Noises - Coyotes are by far the most vocal wild mammals in North America. 8 Researchers have identified 11 different vocalizations: growl, huff, woof, bark, bark-howl, lone howl, group yip-howl, whine, group howl, greeting songs, yelps. They use these vocalizations to communicate with others in their family group or pack and communicate territory to animals outside the pack. A pair of coyotes can easily sound like a larger group due to the variety of vocalizations.

They Adapt Well to City Life - Coyotes frequently dwell right under human noses in suburbs and cities. Every major city in the U.S. has a coyote population.10 Researchers are finding that urban coyotes exhibit different behaviors than suburban and rural coyotes. They are less shy and more likely to eat cats and human-made food than their rural cousins.11 They also eat ornamental fruits and seeds from human planted non-native species, such as figs, palms, and grapes. Unfortunately, the lost shyness is directly related to the positive reinforcement coyotes often receive from humans.

They Mate for Life -  they are also monogamous. In a 2012 study of 18 litters of coyotes, researchers discovered that once they find a mate, a coyote couple is in it for the long haul.5 This remains true regardless of the number of other potential mates in the area. If the male dies, the female coyote will likely leave the area immediately or soon after any pups are independent.