Researchers Trace Origin of Coyote That Swam to Alcatraz Island

A lone coyote unexpectedly swam two miles to Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, surprising biologists. Researchers have now discovered the animal's origin, providing new insights into its epic journey.

6 May, 01:39 — 6 May, 12:00

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The appearance of a coyote on Alcatraz Island, a location previously thought inaccessible to such animals, has sparked scientific curiosity. Understanding how the coyote reached the island provides insights into animal behavior and the adaptability of wildlife to urban environments.

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, going farther than scientists expected

Biologists had guessed coyote paddled a shorter distance to former prison in the San Francisco Bay earlier this year A lone coyote stunned biologists and others when earlier this year it paddled its way to the remote Alcatraz Island, a former federal prison in the San Francisco Bay surrounded by swift, choppy waters notorious for thwarting prisoners’ escapes. At the time, biologists guessed the coyote swam from San Francisco, which is a little over 1 mile (1.6km) from the fortress. But it tur...

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YahooMostly Factual17h ago